used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
CATACOMBnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊm/
an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading THE CATACOMB PARTY.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
Cohens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
not divisible by two
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE CATACOMB PARTY.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
posedadjectiveUS /poʊzd/
arranged for pictorial purposes
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
seamstressesnounUS /ˈsiːmstrəsəz/
plural of “seamstress” — someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATACOMB PARTY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
turtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Adelaide called them the two turtle doves, the odd combination of their name suggesting the nickname, and their fondness for each other bearing it out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
WaitenounUS /weɪt/
United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading Polo came on Monday and posed to the satisfaction of Professor Waite and of the class.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
which person or people
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winnie was successful in entering the two children at the Home, and Adelaide had a happy thought for Polo herself, who was too old to be received there.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One of the smallest apartments in her tenement had been taken by Miss Billings and Miss Cohens, two seamstresses, honest, industrious old maids, who had lived and worked together since they were girls.
