used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
ain't
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
(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 Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
Claire
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From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
cuttin
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From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
eggsackly
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
fam'ly
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
folla
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From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
Francie
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
assemble or get together
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
it's
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
keepin
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
knowin
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From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
Martha
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From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
pendulumnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
Ronald
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From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
she's
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
Shermans
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From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
Slawson
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
Tell'm
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From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through all the days of suspense and doubt, Claire swung like a faithful little pendulum between home, the Shermans, and the hospital.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
wanternoun
a person who wants or needs something
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
what's
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From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, as hope strengthened, she was the bearer of gifts, flowers, fruit, toys from Mr. Ronald and his sister, which Martha acknowledged in her own characteristic fashion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Tell'm the Slawson fam'ly is bound to be _in it._ It seems it's the whole style for ladies to go under a operation, an' as I ain't eggsackly got the time, Francie, she's keepin' up the tone for us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
you're
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From this reading But what's a little inconvenience, compared with knowin' you're cuttin' a dash!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you wanter folla the fashions these days, you got to gather your skirts about you, tight as they are, an' run.
