used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
dustcap
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From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
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 FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
FAITH'S
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From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
Gail
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From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
a young female
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
plumpingadjective
very large; of exceptional size for its kind
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
puckerverbUS /ˈpʌkər/
to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
in or at or to some place
From this reading "She discovered a heap of old magazines somewhere about the place and is in the barn reading.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
the season of growth
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
under normal conditions
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what to do with that girl," sighed Gail, as she adjusted her dustcap and picked up a broom.
in or at the place that
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Says her head aches too hard to work today," answered Hope, with an anxious pucker in her usually serene forehead.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Her face looked so worried, and her voice sounded so discouraged that Hope paused in her task of plumping up the pillows to ask in alarm, "Do you think she is any worse than usual?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FAITH'S AWAKENING "Do you know where Faith is?" asked Gail one Saturday morning in early spring, finding Hope busy at making the beds, which was the older sister's work.
