used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
anew
From this reading Little Impulse beaten again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Little Impulse beaten again.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her _impulse_, was to spend the hours playing with Madge.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Little Impulse beaten again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
Jessie
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Impulse beaten again.
Madge
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From this reading Her _impulse_, was to spend the hours playing with Madge.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Her _impulse_, was to spend the hours playing with Madge.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Her _impulse_, was to spend the hours playing with Madge.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But her purpose to act by rule was strong, and it conquered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her _impulse_, was to spend the hours playing with Madge.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, Jessie sat down to her work with a resolute will.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading Guy went out for the brown worsted, which her meeting with Madge, kept her from buying the previous evening.
