used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
Belden
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From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
Jarnette
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From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
Jarnette's
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From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
Kirtley
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From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
Margaret
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From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
Pennybacker
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From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Since her talk with Judge Kirtley Margaret had been unremitting in her labors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MOTHER COMES TO HER OWN It was ten days or more after this that Mrs. De Jarnette's carriage stood at the door ready to convey her to the Capitol.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Belden had asked Mrs. De Jarnette to go with her that afternoon.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Belden told Mrs. Pennybacker that she had never done more efficient work.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was confidently expected that the bill would come up now within a few days and there were a good many working bees around that classic edifice.
