the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
askin
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From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
Denton
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From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
didn't
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From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
a message received and understood
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
KATHLEEN'S
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From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
go away from a place
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
a female domestic
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
nothin
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From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
express in words
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
express in words
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
at the time that
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
which person or people
From this reading KATHLEEN'S PROMISE "Not in, Miss," was the disappointing information Grace received from the maid who answered the door at Morton House.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading She went out with Miss Denton, and didn't say nothin', Miss," was the discouraging reply.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Did she leave word when she would return?" questioned Grace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "An' will I tell her you was askin' for her, Miss?"
