used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
any thing at all
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
Biane
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From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
Biane's
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From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
a social unit living together
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
the act of departing
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
haggard-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
Isita
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From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
Joe's
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From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
lettucenounUS /ˈletəs/
informal terms for money
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
pieplantnoun
long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
pretexts
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From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
surlinessnoun
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
two times
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was not easily discouraged from attempting anything she had set her heart on, and at first she made all sorts of pretexts for going up to the Biane's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That more than Joe's surliness stood between Isita and Harry, the latter was not long in discovering.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
which person or people
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Sometimes it was to carry eggs or new pieplant or lettuce; "We have so much," she explained to the silent, haggard-faced woman who came to the door; or it was a bundle of illustrated papers that had been sent her from home, and she thought Isita might be interested in them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But Biane himself made it plain that Isita was expected to work for her own family, and Mrs. Biane avoided seeing or talking to their neighbor.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Once or twice she asked boldly if Isita might not come down and stay with her for a few days to help with the chores, while she was working outside with Rob.
