used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Sure," answered Rose.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
HERMITnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
engage in
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
having a point
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
quiltsnounUS /kwɪlts/
plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Sure," answered Rose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
make square
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
male cat
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see this was her pretend house, and mine was over there under the string of sleigh bells."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
in or at the place that
From this reading She pointed to where several small trunks had been drawn together to form a square.
which person or people
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Some old bed quilts had been laid over to make a roof, and under this Rose received visits from her friend Sue, who went by the name of Mrs. Wilson.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE HERMIT COMES FOR TOM "Are you sure she came over here?" asked Bunny Brown.
