used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
Henshaw
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From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
a message received and understood
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
with speed
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
on the contrary
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
in the near future
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
having a supporting base
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
Statia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this information I felt very much mortified; and springing quickly out of bed, I was soon dressed and in the breakfast room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
precisely as stated
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manner was rather solemn as she announced that Aunt Henshaw was waiting for me to commence the morning services.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
at the time that
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
which person or people
From this reading I did not wake very early the next morning, and when I opened my eyes, I perceived Cousin Statia standing by my bedside, who had been endeavoring to waken me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Henshaw sat with a large Bible open before her; and after kissing me kindly, she read a chapter, and then offered a short prayer.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading After breakfast, Cousin Statia proceeded to wash up the cups and saucers, which she always did for fear of their being broken; Aunt Henshaw proceeded to the poultry yard, and I accompanied her.
