used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
a-waitin
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From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
afore
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From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
Crabbe's
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From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
fer
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From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
It's
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From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
Lafferton
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From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
immediately past
From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
loveknot
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From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
M'ri
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From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
M'ri's
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From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
Rhody
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From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
sence
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From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
move hurridly
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
the season of growth
From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
express in words
From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
tew
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From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rhody Crabbe's needle and fingers flew in rapturous speed, and there was likewise engaged a seamstress from Lafferton.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Late spring brought preparations for M'ri's wedding.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
at the time that
From this reading Rhody had begged for the making of the wedding gown, and when it was finished David went to fetch it home.
wuz
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From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It's most a year sence you wuz here afore, a-waitin' fer her blue waist tew be finished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's almost done, David, and you tell M'ri the last stitch was a loveknot.
