used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
engaginglyadverb
in an engaging manner
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
assemble or get together
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
go away from a place
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
Milliken's
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From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
the middle of the day
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It was very prettily clad, with a love of a hat and a most becoming gown, and smiled engagingly.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
the upper part of anything
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
precisely as stated
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had finally arranged that Frances was to go to a hilly part of New Jersey, near a very pretty lake, and gather health and a coat of tan for herself and Baby Paul.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading FRANCES GOES TO THE COUNTRY I am very fond of my room on the top floor of Mrs. Milliken's house, but, as regards privacy, I might nearly as well have lodgings in a corner grocery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
at the time that
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading The noon hour had struck and the whistles of a few thousand factories were confirming the announcement, when a vision presented itself at my door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was to leave with her on the one forty-five, in order to help her on the journey and see her safely installed.
