used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
alighting
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From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
(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 No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
Barry
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From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
Carder
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From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
chattels
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From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
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 No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
at any time
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
set up or found
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
how
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From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
Keefeport
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From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
landing-field
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From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
love-affairs
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From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
Mehitable
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From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
MermaidnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪd/
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
not any; not one
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
NotionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
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 Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
Pete
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From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
Rufus
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From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
do one's shopping
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
Upton's
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From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
precisely as stated
From this reading On that very day Ben Barry received a threatening letter from Rufus Carder demanding the return of Pete, and he knew that no more time must be lost.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
at the time that
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He flew over to the Port that afternoon, and alighting on the landing-field which had been prepared near his cottage walked to the little shop near the wharf.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he found Pete industriously obeying Miss Upton's orders in company with his idol, the whole quartet gay amid their chaos.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading No matter how early she arose in the morning she found Pete arrayed in overalls sitting on the stone step of Upton's Fancy Goods and Notions, and when by the evening of the third day all her goods, wares, and chattels were deposited in the little shop at Keefeport, she wondered how she had ever got on without him.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The Mermaid Shop For the next few days Miss Mehitable had no time to worry over love-affairs.
