used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't help much," said Marty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
(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 "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
can't
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't help much," said Marty.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
Hugh
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From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't help much," said Marty.
Joe
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From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
immediately past
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
Marty
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From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
MISSION-BAND
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From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MISSION-BAND.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MISSION-BAND.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't help much," said Marty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
Pratt
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From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNTAIN MISSION-BAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
at the time that
From this reading When she had learned what her visitors' errand was, she had called her sister and brothers and had sent Hugh over for Maria and Joe Pratt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then they had quite a conference on the shady porch, Ruth sewing busily all the while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am very glad Marty came up here this summer, for I do believe, with her to help us, we shall get the mission-band started at last," said pretty, blue-eyed Ruth Campbell, after they had all been talking for an hour or so as hard as their tongues could go.
