adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
adjunctnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkt/
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
Cecilia
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
Chelton
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From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
RIDEverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
Thayer
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
Thayers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Thayers were strangers in Chelton, and Cecilia was now only home from school on a vacation.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She never invited her friends to her home, but this was not considered strange, as her means plainly were not equal to the circumstances of those with whom she associated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was generally understood that the girl was not exactly a daughter of the small household, but perhaps a niece, or some relative, who made her home with the people.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS RIDE The fact that Cecilia Thayer could be old or young, as had been remarked by one of her companions, was not a mere saying.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Not that Cecilia sought this class, because she was constantly sought by them--she was a brilliant, happy young girl, and, as such, was a most desirable adjunct to the Chelton younger set.
