used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
(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 Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
move towards
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
daughter-in-law's
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From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not unsolicited, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
Louise
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From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not unsolicited, however.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
try to get or reach
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
move stealthily
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A SECOND time in her life did Mrs. Morgan, senior, seek her daughter-in-law's room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
UNCONDITIONALadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/
not conditional
From this reading UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.
unknowinglyadverbUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
unsolicitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/
not requested or sought
From this reading Not unsolicited, however.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Louise, all unknowingly, planned the way for an easier approach.
won't
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From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mother," she said, toward the evening of the day that followed that night of watching, "won't you just slip up to my room and lie down for an hour or two?
