used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading What is amiss?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Has she been working too hard?"
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear me!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Has she been working too hard?"
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has she been working too hard?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
Holcroft
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From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
Jenkins
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From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
MARIGOLDnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear me!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Holcroft asked, a look of concern on her gentle face.
Pamela
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From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
ROCOMBE
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From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
express in words
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
tea-table
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From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
in or at that place or location
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Has she been working too hard?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MARIGOLD IS INVITED TO ROCOMBE FARM, AND HER ARRIVAL THERE "I WENT to see Molly Jenkins this afternoon," I Miss Pamela announced a few days later, as she joined her sister and niece at the tea-table, "and I am sorry to say she is not at all well."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is amiss?"
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "Has she been working too hard?"
