used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
having companions or an escort
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
(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 "What, all of you?" said Miss Basset, smiling indulgently.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
Ann
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From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
Barnes
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From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
BassetnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
breakfast-table
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From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
GIFTSnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
the act of departing
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
an established custom
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
how
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From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
indulgentlyadverb
in an indulgent manner
From this reading "What, all of you?" said Miss Basset, smiling indulgently.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
JOSEPHINE'S
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From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
held dear
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
Midbury
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From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What, all of you?" said Miss Basset, smiling indulgently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "What, all of you?" said Miss Basset, smiling indulgently.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
carry out
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Basset was in the habit of attending the market to buy butter, and eggs, and poultry.
Tommy
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From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Although the twins were not related to Miss Basset and her brother, they always called them aunt and uncle, and loved them as though they were.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOSEPHINE'S GIFTS THE day after Josephine's arrival at the Glen was Friday—market day at Midbury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, all of you?" said Miss Basset, smiling indulgently.
at the time that
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She drove a little phaeton, drawn by a fat pony called Tommy, and was generally accompanied by an elderly groom, Barnes but this morning when she inquired, at the breakfast-table, how the young people were going to spend the day, May cried— "Oh, Aunt Ann, do take us to market with you!"
