used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
in the past
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
an opposing military force
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "There is no change of front or plan of campaign as far as I know," she replied.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
your parents
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
a young female
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
how
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From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There is no change of front or plan of campaign as far as I know," she replied.
I'm
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From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no change of front or plan of campaign as far as I know," she replied.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
let's
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From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no change of front or plan of campaign as far as I know," she replied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
PLAINSnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "There is no change of front or plan of campaign as far as I know," she replied.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
in or at or to some place
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Florence observed him steadily, and the father could not but notice how much more mature she seemed than the prairie girl of a few months ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no change of front or plan of campaign as far as I know," she replied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A VISITOR FROM THE PLAINS "Papa," said Florence, next morning, as they two sat alone at breakfast, her mother having reported a headache and failed to appear, "let's go somewhere, away from folks, for a week or so."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why this sudden change of front?" her father queried.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not being of the enemy I'm entitled to the plan of campaign, you know."
