used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nance Edgar was a weather-beaten woman of about fifty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nance Edgar was a weather-beaten woman of about fifty.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
for the reason that
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
Elsie's
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From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Nance Edgar was a weather-beaten woman of about fifty.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
schoolbagnoun
a bag for carrying school books and supplies
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading She had lived nearly all her life in the fields, and was tanned like a leather schoolbag for carrying books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nance Edgar was a weather-beaten woman of about fifty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE GOLDEN FARMER But that same night we got the full story, so far as she knew it, from Nance Edgar.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading Nance Edgar was a weather-beaten woman of about fifty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It did not help us any in finding out what had become of poor Harry the carrier and his mail bags, but because it involved Elsie's father and mother I will admit that it interested me nearly as much.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nance Edgar was a weather-beaten woman of about fifty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was kindly, but you never could have told it on her.
