used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
DoodlesnounUS /ˈduːdəlz/
plural of “doodle” — an aimless drawing
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Granny O’Donnell fetched it upstairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
the act of departing
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Granny O’Donnell fetched it upstairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Granny O’Donnell fetched it upstairs.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
the literary culture
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
Moon'snounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
a brief written record
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
O'Donnell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Granny O’Donnell fetched it upstairs.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
do one's shopping
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
Stickney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
Stickneys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not often that there were any letters for the Stickneys, but on occasion Granny was always ready.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
on a floor above
From this reading Granny O’Donnell fetched it upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In less than a week Mrs. Stickney was back at her bench in the Big Shop, and things were going on as before the strike.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dolly Moon’s note came while Doodles was alone.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “COMFORT YE, COMFORT YE MY PEOPLE” THE chief of police was right.
