used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
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 At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
BeggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
Carltons
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From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
dilapidated-looking
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From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
at any time
From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
freckle-faced
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From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
and nothing more
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the gate was the most dilapidated-looking Ford she had ever seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At seven o’clock the following morning, just as the cook was putting on her apron, the door bell of the Carltons’ bungalow rang sharply.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were few beggars at Green Falls, and they always came to the back door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Beggar probably wants his breakfast,” the woman muttered, as she slowly went to the door.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A blond, freckle-faced young man, without any hat, stood on the porch, grinning shyly.
