used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
anew
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
Bessy
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From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
a female human offspring
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
Dorn
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From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
Dorn's
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From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
EastmannounUS /ˈiːstmən/
United States inventor of a dry-plate process of developing photographic film and of flexible film (his firm introduced roll film) and of the box camera and of a process for color photography (1854-1932)
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
set up or found
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
a young female
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
the act of departing
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
high-bosomed
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From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
matronlyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtrənli/
befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
parentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
semi-German
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From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The girl's semi-German parentage showed in her complexion and high-bosomed, matronly figure, although she was so young.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
soda-fountain
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From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
at the time that
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
a Caucasian
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
William
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From this reading Then he looked again and saw that the girl was much larger and fair-haired, and recognized her as Bessy Van Dorn, William Van Dorn's daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A girl in white was with him, and Anderson thought at first glance that she was Charlotte Carroll, as a matter of course--he had so accustomed himself to think of the two in union by this time.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had a large but charming face, full of the sweetest placidity; her eyes, as blue as the sky, looked out upon the world with amiable assent to all its conditions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was about a week later when Anderson, going into the drug store one evening, found young Eastman in the line in front of the soda-fountain.
