used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading You see I carry the keys.”
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
Dorothy
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From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
a young female
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading You see I carry the keys.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, yes,” she replied.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Oh, yes,” she replied.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, yes,” she replied.
in the near future
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
the act of using
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Yes, I know, you are housekeeper, and a very conscientious one I think.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “You see I must be up soon in the morning”--that use of “soon” for “early” was invariable in Virginia--“to see that the maids begin their work right.
an affirmative
From this reading “Oh, yes,” she replied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Miss Dorothy,” he said to the girl that evening, “I observe that you are an early riser.”
