used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
set up or found
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whatever is the matter, Yerkes?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Whatever is the matter, Yerkes?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
sink-hole
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From this reading What is a sink-hole?"
sink-holes
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From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elizabeth had ample time during the ensuing sixteen hours for inquiry as to the nature of sink-holes.
the act of using
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is a sink-hole?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever is the matter, Yerkes?
at the time that
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was armed with a dusting brush and a white apron, but it did not seem to her that he had been making much use of them.
YerkesnounUS /ˈjɜːrkiz/
United States psychologist who studied the intelligence of primates (1876-1956)
From this reading When she emerged, dressed, into the saloon--she found Yerkes looking out of the window in a brown study.
