used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
speak to
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
anew
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
a young female
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
Mabel
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From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
Shirley's
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From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
carry out
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Mabel Ashton, Shirley’s particular friend and life chum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Dad, we want to take a trip.”
which person or people
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The speaker was Shirley Willing, a typical Kentucky girl, slender of figure, vivacious of manner, and extremely pretty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her father, she stood on the big, sunny front porch of the Willing farmhouse.
a late time of life
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she again was about to address her father, a second young girl, who, it could be seen at a glance, was of about Shirley’s years, joined them.
