used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
Callahan
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From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
dooty
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From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
Elmore
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From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
a social unit living together
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
Flannagan
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From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
flounced
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From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
your parents
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
It's
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From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
immediately past
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Friday afternoon, a neighbor of the little brown house flounced into the office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two weeks passed.
Peggy
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From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
RockefellernounUS /ˈrɑːkəfelər/
United States industrialist who made a fortune in the oil business and gave half of it away (1839-1937)
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
spendin
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From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
TaftnounUS /tæft/
United States sculptor (1860-1936)
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
express in words
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two weeks passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
WednesdaysnounUS /ˈwenzdeɪz/
plural of “wednesday” — the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Peggy or John Edward or Elmore came duly on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the grocery orders and reported that the family was getting on "elegant" or "splendid."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two weeks passed.
at the time that
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
wouldn't
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From this reading You wouldn't give me a bit of groceries last week, but they tell me you rain down grocery orders on Mrs. Callahan, and she spendin' money like she was President Bill Taft or Johnny Rockefeller."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's my dooty to come to you, lady," said Mrs. Flannagan, "and I does my dooty when it's hard on other folks.
