used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
Lesa's
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From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
Ponk
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From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
express in words
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
Swaim's
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From this reading Jim Swaim's determined chin and Lesa's dreamy eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
trophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
unveiledadjectiveUS /ənˈveɪld/
revealed; especially by having a veil removed
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She will be an interesting study, at least.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "She is a type all her own, I would say.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I wonder which parent will win in her final development," York replied, as the two approached the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I have brought the young lady to call on you," Mr. Ponk said, presenting his companion with a flourish, as if she were a trophy cup or a statue just unveiled.
