used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
in the past
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
a young female
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
the force of workers available
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
not any; not one
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
except for; apart from
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
express in words
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
schoolmatenounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
required or under orders
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
TravelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
at the time that
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surprised, but on her guard, for she remembered her home warnings, she made no reply; but the pleasant stranger went on to say that he was a schoolmate of her mother, whom he called by her girl name.
belonging to which person
From this reading For the rest of the way she was to ride alone, and, as she supposed, unnoticed, save by the watchful conductor, to whose care her father had entrusted her.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was beginning to feel lonely when a gentlemanly looking man of about forty-five approached her seat with an apology, and, by way of question, spoke her name.
a late time of life
From this reading A lady gave, some years ago, in one of the religious papers, an experience of her own when she was a girl, which shows one of the artful ways by which designing men win the confidence of the innocent.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Traveling from Boston to New York, she had the company of a girl friend as far as Springfield.
