used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
(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 "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
Birchland
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From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
CopyrightedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪtɪd/
(of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright
From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think of it?"
Dorothy
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From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
death of a person
From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
grindstonenounUS /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/
a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
HOLLYnounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
Loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading "No; but all rights are reserved," answered her chum.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
Tavia
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From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think of it?"
THORNSnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Copyrighted?" asked Tavia in a grave tone of voice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think of it?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It took me all the way from the city to North Birchland station to work that out.
WREATHnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading THE THORNS OF A HOLLY WREATH "Loafing is not resting; labor is the grindstone of life's dull edges," quoted Dorothy Dale on the evening of her return from the city.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you think of it?"
