used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
anew
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
Agnes
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From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And quite new I am sure."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
FELINEadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
set up or found
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
FURORnounUS /ˈfjʊrɔːr/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
a young female
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
how
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From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "And quite new I am sure."
Nosmo
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From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
coated with paint
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "And quite new I am sure."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
sailor-baby
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From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
ShepardnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Agnes demanded again where the smallest Corner House girl had seen the name, 'Nosmo' painted.
Stout's
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From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And quite new I am sure."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
that's
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From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That is a real pretty name I think," said Ruth, absently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
at the time that
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
in or at the place that
From this reading A FELINE FUROR Returning to town, the automobile party passed Stout's tobacco barn again and when it came in sight Dot eagerly began to explain to the older girls how and where she had found a name for the sailor-baby that Luke Shepard had given her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why!" she exclaimed, "it says 'king'--that's what is painted on that door, children."
