used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
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 The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
a young female
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
on one occasion
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
on the contrary
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
be seated
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The supper was eaten early, and at sundown the Sabbath had begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ruth sprang up a time or two rather impatiently.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The parlor was opened, but the children were allowed out on the porch.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ANOTHER GIRL Saturday afternoon the work was finished up and the children washed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sit still," said Elizabeth, "or you will have to go to bed at once."
