used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
Bah
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From this reading “Bah!
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
carefully weighed
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
don't
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From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
a young female
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
ten 10s
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
not in action or at work
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
Jeanne
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From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
not often
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I don’t like it!” she exclaimed as she drew on an old gray coat and crowded a small hat over her gorgeous golden hair.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She was like the sparrow of our city streets, always on the move.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Florence was having a close look into the mystery of the crystal ball, the little French girl Petite Jeanne was not idle; in truth, Jeanne was seldom idle.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Since the artist did not require her services as a model that day, she considered it her duty to search out the haunts of certain gypsy groups, and to discover if possible what had happened to the poor widow’s four hundred dollars.
