used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
have
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
exhale hard
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
couldn't
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From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Letty would not have darkened the door very much.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
promote over another
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
set up or found
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
a message received and understood
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
Lambkinnoun
a very young lamb
From this reading Miss Lambkin was right.
Letty
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From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
Letty's
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From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Lambkin was right.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Letty would not have darkened the door very much.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
by chance
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Miss Lambkin was right.
witty remark
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
StumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No doubt Letty was sorry that Sally had not chosen Miss Miller's, for Miss Miller was an especial friend of Letty's; and, by choosing another place, Sally had cut off, at a blow, a most reliable source of information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Letty would not have darkened the door very much.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sally found a place to board--a nice place, to quote Letty Lambkin, although it was not Miss Miller's.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Lambkin was right.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Very possibly Sally did not think of this, but if she had, it would have been but one more argument in favor of her choice, for Mrs. Stump couldn't bear Letty, and she had vowed that she should never darken her door.
