used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
(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 "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
Angela
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From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Still old Marg looked doubtful.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Still old Marg looked doubtful.
Marg
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From this reading Still old Marg looked doubtful.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Still old Marg looked doubtful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still old Marg looked doubtful.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading "Yes," said the old woman stoutly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Have you a family, or any one belonging to you?" asked Angela, thinking to have reached the root of the difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
WipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wiping her cheeks with a corner of the shawl, she half turned toward the door.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes," said the old woman stoutly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," said Angela, "you may work all you are able, helping to keep things clean and comfortable."
