used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
AldernounUS /ˈɔːldər/
wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
for the reason that
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
ClematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day she went to the Post Office.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
Knapp's
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From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
the literary culture
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
held dear
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
engage in
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Every day she went to the Post Office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Every day she went to the Post Office.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
cut with a saw
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took home the letters and carried home bundles from the stores.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
being of use or service
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Clematis loved this walk, because the road ran down by Knapp's saw mill, and by the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE Clematis did help Mr. Alder, and tried hard, in her way, to make herself useful.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She helped Mrs. Alder too, for she went on errands to the village every time she was asked.
