used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Isn't he a darling!" she said, addressing the Oldest Member.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
Chicketty
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From this reading "Chicketty wicketty wicketty wipsey pop!"
club-house
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From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
a special loved one
From this reading "Isn't he a darling!" she said, addressing the Oldest Member.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Isn't he a darling!" she said, addressing the Oldest Member.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't he a darling!" she said, addressing the Oldest Member.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Isn't he a darling!" she said, addressing the Oldest Member.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
OldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Isn't he a darling!" she said, addressing the Oldest Member.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading "Chicketty wicketty wicketty wipsey pop!"
on the contrary
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In other respects her intelligence appeared to be above the ordinary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
unusual or striking
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
statuesqueadjectiveUS /ˌstætʃuːˈesk/
of size and dignity suggestive of a statue
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
swaddled
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From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she drew near the table she said to the baby:
wicketty
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From this reading "Chicketty wicketty wicketty wipsey pop!"
wipsey
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From this reading "Chicketty wicketty wicketty wipsey pop!"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young woman of singular beauty and rather statuesque appearance came out of the club-house carrying a baby swaddled in flannel.
