used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
ain't
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From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I air goin' to ride with Frederick."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
Andy
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From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
bratnounUS /bræt/
a very troublesome child
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
darlin
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From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
the act of departing
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
don't
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From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
fer
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From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
Goin
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From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I air goin' to ride with Frederick."
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
Tess
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From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
Tessibel
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From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
TESSIBEL'S
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From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
a special situation
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
Waldstricker
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From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
at the time that
From this reading She went so nervously from one thing to another that when she stood fully dressed before her father, he scrutinized her inquiringly; but he confined his curiosity to the simple question, "Goin' out, brat?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I air goin' to ride with Frederick."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For the present she had dismissed her fear for Andy Bishop and had turned her attention to her own wonderful secret, her marriage to Frederick that evening.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
Yep
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From this reading "Yep, Daddy," admitted Tess, confused for an instant, "an' darlin', don't worry if I ain't back fer quite a little while.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TESSIBEL'S MARRIAGE During the few hours after the departure of Waldstricker, Professor Young and Helen, Tessibel Skinner was preparing for her marriage.
