used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
being one more than seven
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The messenger was sorry for it.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
Fry'snounUS /fraɪz/
possessive form of “fry” — English painter and art critic (1866-1934)
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
the act of departing
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The messenger was sorry for it.
JonesesnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/
plural of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had been ordered to give notice from house to house, and he believed almost every body meant to go.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The messenger was sorry for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
UPROARnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading UPROAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Paul asked what this message meant, as nobody in that house was going to attend.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Early the next morning a messenger came to the Joneses’ door to let them know that the funeral procession would form at the widow Fry’s, at eight o’clock, and that punctuality was particularly requested.
