used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONELY SUFFERER.
the state of being absent
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
Bible-class
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
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 in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
good-humour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
GRAHAMnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
greengrocer's
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From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is Mary Nelson within?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A LONELY SUFFERER.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "Is Mary Nelson within?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
do one's shopping
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
SUFFERERnounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading A LONELY SUFFERER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
untidy-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading MISS GRAHAM did not forget her intention of visiting Mary and discovering the reason of her absence from the Bible-class.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
in or at the place that
From this reading Early in the week, she directed her steps to the narrow street in an obscure quarter of the town where Mary occupied a small room over a greengrocer's shop.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Is Mary Nelson within?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Graham inquired of an untidy-looking woman, with a face expressive of indolent good-humour, who stood behind the counter of the close little shop, redolent of many odours, that of onions being the most perceptible.
