used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
Alice
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From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
bettornounUS /ˈbetər/
someone who bets
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
a long fixed look
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
a young female
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
Jepson
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From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
hear with intention
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
in motion
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
SAILOR'SnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At that moment Alice glanced up and caught Ruth's gaze on her.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SAILOR'S STORY Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him in the matter of acting for moving pictures, paused as she saw Alice and the aged salt in earnest conversation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I think I had better defer my explanations a while," Ruth told herself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Perhaps he will be in a bettor frame of mind to listen, after he has talked with Alice.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading What a wonderful way she has of making friends!" the older girl mused as she looked at the interested and flushed face of her pretty sister.
