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From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
how long something has existed
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
alienationnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
the feeling of being alienated from other people
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
put on clothes
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
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 She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
HAZARDnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
HomesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
a message received and understood
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
not able to be found
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
MYRTLEnounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
Poplars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
ResidingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading MYRTLE HAZARD has been missing from her home in this place since Thursday morning, June 16th.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
migratory
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is feared she may have come to harm in some way, or be wandering at large in a state of temporary mental alienation.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her common dress was a black and white gingham check, straw hat, trimmed with green ribbon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
WITHERSnounUS /ˈwɪðərz/
the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
From this reading Any information relating to the missing child will be gratefully received and properly rewarded by her afflicted aunt, MISS SILENCE WITHERS, Residing at the Withers Homestead, otherwise known as “The Poplars,” in this village.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
a late time of life
From this reading She is fifteen years old, tall and womanly for her age, has dark hair and eyes, fresh complexion, regular features, pleasant smile and voice, but shy with strangers.
