used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are going to spend every penny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But the brother and sister overruled her objections.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the brother and sister overruled her objections.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
Edith
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From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "We are going to spend every penny.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
the act of departing
From this reading "We are going to spend every penny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the brother and sister overruled her objections.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
Maud
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From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading But the brother and sister overruled her objections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
overruledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
past form of “overrule” — rule against
From this reading But the brother and sister overruled her objections.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "We are going to spend every penny.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But the brother and sister overruled her objections.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "We are going to spend every penny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are going to spend every penny.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
the act of using
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
precisely as stated
From this reading Maud declared that the trousseau must be a very simple and quiet one, since almost everything must come from the pockets of Eliot and Edith.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "As if we had any other use for our savings!" cried Edith.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think we are going to let our sister go to her rich husband plain and shabby?"
