used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
any person at all
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
divisible by two
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
a young female
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
Harold
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From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
of the present time and place
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was no particular surprise to anyone, therefore, that Harold Mason was smitten by her at first sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Always planning some activity, or involved in some scheme to further her own interests, she was a creature of perpetual animation.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
precisely as stated
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though small of stature, there was nothing insignificant about her; indeed, she was of the striking type which attracts immediate attention, even of the casual observer.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading RUTH FINDS THE CANOE Ruth Henry had always been a pretty girl, but in the past year she had grown even more attractive.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This very vivacity was one of her chief charms among young and old.
