used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
anew
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
Ann
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From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
beseemed
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From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
Cory
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From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
well in the past; former
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
Dukeen
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From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
and nothing more
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
a room where books are kept
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
a female domestic
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
not any; not one
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
express in words
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
carry out
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
at the time that
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But there was that on her mind which it beseemed her must be told before she could die in peace.
which person or people
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE QUEER NAME When Sally, bright as a new sixpence, appeared at breakfast the next morning, Parson Kendall regarded her with much thoughtfulness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Maid Sally Dukeen, it hath pleased God to take unto himself the woman, Mistress Cory Ann Brace, who departed this life at midnight just past.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He spoke gently, but wasted no words as he began:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And when he said, soberly, "I would see thee again in the library after thy meal is finished," she wondered what he might have to say.
