used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
speak to
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
subject to appointment
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She has been rocking ever since.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
deliversverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərz/
third-person singular of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
half the width of an em
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
divisible by two
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
at any time
From this reading She has been rocking ever since.
communicated in words
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
feelinglyadverb
with great feeling
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
fu
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From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has been rocking ever since.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
hobblesnounUS /ˈhɑːbəlz/
plural of “hobble” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
I'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
lasnounUS /lɑːs/
plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
Mist'ess
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From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
Peggy
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From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading She has been rocking ever since.
rocking-chair
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From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She has been rocking ever since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
stereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
carry out
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
having come into contact
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
precisely as stated
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Madame did not even forget the very comfortable rocking-chair in which Aunt Peggy might "set down," as she herself feelingly expressed it, "an' wait fu de en'."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Monsieur and Madame were very much touched at this mark of affection and fidelity from Aunt Peggy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So, in the general reconstruction of the plantation which immediately followed the surrender, a nice cabin, pleasantly appointed, was set apart for the old woman.
a late time of life
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At intervals of about two years Aunt Peggy hobbles up to the house, and delivers the stereotyped address which has become more than familiar:-- "Mist'ess, I's come to take a las' look at you all.
