used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Bertie's howls did not cleave the air.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
Bertie's
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From this reading Bertie's howls did not cleave the air.
cleaveverbUS /kliːv/
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
From this reading Bertie's howls did not cleave the air.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bertie's howls did not cleave the air.
didn't
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From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
divisible by two
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
Hetty
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From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was very still.
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading Bertie's howls did not cleave the air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
for more time
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
Mademoiselle's
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From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
Mayfield's
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From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
not any; not one
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bertie's howls did not cleave the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
SignedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
not in physical motion
From this reading The house was very still.
swishverbUS /swɪʃ/
move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
carry out
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am very glad they didn't decide to take me, Hetty," said Ruth.
precisely as stated
From this reading The house was very still.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading The swish, swish of Mrs. Mayfield's silken petticoats was no longer heard; even Mademoiselle's high-pitched voluble French did not pierce the silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
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 Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Signed, Simon Petty IT was a week later that Ruth was in her room with Hetty sitting before her on the window seat.
