used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
centred
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From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
compositornoun
one who sets written material into type
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
Hope'snounUS /hoʊps/
possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
InterludenounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
immediately past
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
Mamie
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From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
mouselikeadjective
of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
nineteen-year-old
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From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
have in common
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
Steve
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From this reading She was introduced by Steve, who, it seemed, had known her since she was a child.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
a special situation
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
very small
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was the entrance of Mamie, the second the exit of Mrs. Porter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
which person or people
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
William
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From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
Winfield
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From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was the nineteen-year-old daughter of a compositor on one of the morning papers, a little, mouselike thing, with tiny hands and feet, a soft voice, and eyes that took up far more than their fair share of her face.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading An Interlude of Peace Two events of importance in the small world which centred round William B. Winfield occurred at about this time.
a late time of life
From this reading Mamie was the last of a series of nurses who came and went in somewhat rapid succession during the early years of the White Hope’s life.
