used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE DITCH.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage had set out for the station.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
DITCHnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading ACROSS THE DITCH.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
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 Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The carriage had set out for the station.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
a young female
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
journeymannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnimæn/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
Milford
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From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The carriage had set out for the station.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
poor-house
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From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The carriage had set out for the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The carriage had set out for the station.
Stuvic's
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From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE DITCH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Careful not to appear too early, Milford came almost too late.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early Tuesday morning a girl from the poor-house went to Mrs. Stuvic's place.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading This meant that the season was about closed, that the "journeyman" cook had been discharged, the "help" told to go, and that this wretched creature was to do the work.
