used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
in or near a particular place or position
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a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Humph!” was Miss Rindy’s only comment.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
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the act of discovering something
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Ellen
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Frank Ives,” returned Ellen promptly.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
Humph
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From this reading “Humph!” was Miss Rindy’s only comment.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading “Frank Ives,” returned Ellen promptly.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
on one occasion
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and nothing more
From this reading “Humph!” was Miss Rindy’s only comment.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
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with little or no delay
From this reading “Frank Ives,” returned Ellen promptly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
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past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Frank Ives,” returned Ellen promptly.
Rindy
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Rindy's
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From this reading “Humph!” was Miss Rindy’s only comment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONCE MORE It was at a church picnic that Ellen discovered who had sent her the flowers at Christmas and she reported her discovery to Miss Rindy that evening.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wasn't
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From this reading “He was real nice to me at the picnic, and insisted on carrying my basket home, though, goodness knows, it wasn’t heavy.”
look attentively
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who was that walking home with you?” asked Miss Rindy, who had been on the watch.
