used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You couldn’t do better.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
couldn't
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From this reading “You couldn’t do better.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You couldn’t do better.
don't
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From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
drudgenounUS /drʌdʒ/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
Frankie
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From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
Minnie
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From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
Petersen's
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From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
virtuouslyadverb
in a moral manner
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Minnie was the same serious little drudge, Frankie went on with her work in Mr. Petersen’s office; he too was quite the same.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading CHAPTER SIX I A year and a half went by, and nothing changed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You couldn’t do better.
you'd
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From this reading If you’d come out of the middle ages and really _look_ at him----” “I don’t pretend to be a modern woman,” said Minnie, virtuously.
you're
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From this reading “Minnie, you’re an idiot,” she said, bluntly.
