used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
Alice
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From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
BUMPUS
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From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
CAPACITYnounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
debarred
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From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
the act of departing
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
DESIGNSnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
the act of departing
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
make reference to
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
as might be expected
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MORE LEAVING--DEEP DESIGNS--BUMPUS IN A NEW CAPACITY.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
Poopy
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From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
a male human offspring
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
that is looked for
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It naturally followed, therefore, that she sought her next favorite,--the tree.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In consequence of this, the poor child was debarred her usual consolation of pouring her grief into the black bosom of Poopy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She had been told by her father of the intended departure of the widow and her son, and had been warned not to mention it to any one.
the act of creating written works
From this reading On the particular day of which we are writing, Alice Mason felt an unusual depression of spirits.
