used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
the state of being absent
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
churnverbUS /tʃɜːrn/
stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
churnsnounUS /tʃɜːrnz/
plural of “churn” — a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
set up or found
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
a young female
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
GRANGERnounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading KEYSER, GRANGER_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
KEYSER
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From this reading KEYSER, GRANGER_.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _THE TRIALS OF MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE TRIALS OF MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE TRIALS OF MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
TRIALSnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading _THE TRIALS OF MR.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading Upon returning, Mrs. Keyser found the job completed in a very satisfactory manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
at the time that
From this reading On Wednesday, Mrs. Keyser always churns, and on the following Wednesday, when she was ready, she went out; and finding that Mr. Keyser had already put the milk into the churn, she began to turn, the handle.
whitewashnounUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Keyser mentioned recently that he had employed a new hired girl, and that soon after her arrival Mrs. Keyser, before starting to spend the day with a friend, instructed the girl to whitewash the kitchen during her absence.
