used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
confiningadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
coquettishlyadverb
in a flirtatious manner
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
Ellen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
a young female
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
good-fortune
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
Lennox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
LloydsnounUS /lɔɪdz/
plural of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
and nothing more
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
rhinestonenounUS /ˈraɪnstoʊn/
an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
shirt-waist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
Vassar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had heard of Ellen's good-fortune, and knew she was to be sent to Vassar by Cynthia Lennox.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to see--" Ellen began, then she stopped, for she did not exactly know for whom she should ask.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
at the time that
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
which person or people
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ellen had hesitated a little as she approached the girl, who looked around with a friendly smile.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Ellen had gone to the factory to apply for work neither of the Lloyds were in the office, only a girl at the desk, whom she knew slightly.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The girl, who was blond and trim, clad coquettishly in a blue shirt-waist and a duck skirt, with a large, cheap rhinestone pin confining the loop of her yellow braids, looked at her in some bewilderment.
