used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
Annie
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From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
apportioningnounUS /əˈpɔːrʃənɪŋ/
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading “Nancy would like that embroidered newspaper rack.
a social unit living together
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
fancy-work
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From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
head-flannel
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From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
laved
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From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Nancy would like that embroidered newspaper rack.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “Nancy would like that embroidered newspaper rack.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “Nancy would like that embroidered newspaper rack.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading “Nancy would like that embroidered newspaper rack.
express in words
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
Turle
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From this reading Mrs. Turle gently laved her ample hands in the fancy-work box, apportioning the different articles according to her mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading She and Duncan are so very literary.
at the time that
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Nancy would like that embroidered newspaper rack.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “THAT head-flannel may do for Annie; you know there is to be another little one about Lady Day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I must say that it is a pity when young wives have a family too fast.”
