used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARION FAY AND HER FATHER.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
bonnets
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From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
Clara
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From this reading Thus spoke Clara Demijohn to her mother.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
Demijohnnoun
large bottle with a short narrow neck; often has small handles at neck and is enclosed in wickerwork
From this reading Thus spoke Clara Demijohn to her mother.
Demijohn's
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DuffernounUS /ˈdʌfər/
an incompetent or clumsy person
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MARION FAY AND HER FATHER.
FAYnounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading MARION FAY AND HER FATHER.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARION FAY AND HER FATHER.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
How
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From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
MARION
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From this reading MARION FAY AND HER FATHER.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Thus spoke Clara Demijohn to her mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Thus spoke Clara Demijohn to her mother.
having a supporting base
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus spoke Clara Demijohn to her mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus spoke Clara Demijohn to her mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I feel quite sure that she knew that he was expected."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I saw him go in a full quarter of an hour since, and Marion Fay went in before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
in or at the place that
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
which person or people
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
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 "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "How could she have known it," asked Mrs. Duffer, who was present in Mrs. Demijohn's parlour, where the two younger women were standing with their faces close to the window, with their gloves on and best bonnets, ready for church.
