used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
Arkwright
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
Cissie
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
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 He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
the first light of day
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
Dildine
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
dustedverbUS /ˈdʌstɪd/
past form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
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 She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
Niggertown
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From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
passings
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
Renfrew
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
semi-daily
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
Siner's
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From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
in or at or to some place
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
possessing sweep
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading After she had cooked the Arkwright breakfast, swept the Arkwright floors, dusted the Arkwright furniture, she passed back toward Niggertown, somewhere near nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She passed up early in the morning, at about five forty-five.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
precisely as stated
From this reading He could barely see her then, and somehow she looked very pathetic hurrying along in the cold, dim light of dawn.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After watching for two or three days, Peter worked out a sort of time- table for Cissie.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The semi-daily passings of Cissie Dildine before the old Renfrew manor on her way to and from the Arkwright home upset Peter Siner's working schedule to an extraordinary degree.
