acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
Agnes
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From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. MacCall said that "handsome is as handsome does."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
for the reason that
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Everything is comparative.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. MacCall said that "handsome is as handsome does."
at any time
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything is comparative.
a social unit living together
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Mrs. MacCall said that "handsome is as handsome does."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything is comparative.
Kenway
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From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
MacCall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. MacCall said that "handsome is as handsome does."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. MacCall said that "handsome is as handsome does."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
no person; not anyone
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
by chance
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. MacCall said that "handsome is as handsome does."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
UMBRELLAnounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, of course, in the minds of the other members of the Corner House family, Ruth was very beautiful indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OLD GENTLEMAN WITH THE GREEN UMBRELLA Nobody had ever called Ruth Kenway pretty.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That was, perhaps, because her next youngest sister, Agnes, was an acknowledged beauty.
