used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
Barbara
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From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
kimononounUS /kəˈmoʊnə/
a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
libationnoun
(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
not any; not one
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
Sophia
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From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
to-night
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From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "She is hard to understand, but she is so beautiful, so gentle and so noble," observed Barbara.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I feel like offering a libation to the Storm King to-night for sending us that squall."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
which person or people
From this reading THE COMPACT "Girls!" exclaimed Ruth, who lay curled up on the foot of her bed in a pale blue silk kimono.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why?" inquired Grace, who was not gifted with an Oriental imagination.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Because, if there had been no storm, there would have been no Countess Sophia," replied her friend.
