used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
Annie
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From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
AzaleanounUS /əˈzeɪljə/
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “At your church or mine?”
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
don't
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From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
start firing a weapon
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
Laurie
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From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “At your church or mine?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “At your church or mine?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
at the time that
From this reading And afterward, when the two girls ran to the door, they could see that the sky had cleared and the stars were out, looking, it seemed, unusually large and bright and sociable.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not go to prayer meeting?” said Azalea.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading While they were at supper a strong cold wind sprung up, so that Mr. Pace had to heap wood on the fire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, if you don’t mind, Annie Laurie, at mine this time.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “At your church or mine?”
