used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
(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 "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
propose a payment
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
bonneted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
dearly loved
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
the act of departing
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
Gertrude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
go away from a place
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
Leith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
others
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From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
carry out
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Gertrude Leith having done what she could for the happiness of others, prepared to take her own departure.
at the time that
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
in or at the place that
From this reading I shall return north and go back to those quiet quarters in Brooklyn, where you and I spent those peaceful weeks before we came south.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, dear, it will be better for a time, at least, that I should go away.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not leave us, my dear, true friend, my second mother," Golden exclaimed, as she came in veiled and bonneted, to bid her good-bye.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you come to New York with your husband you will find me there."
