used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
ASSISTANTnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Her boss was trusting her, so she must make good.
canvassersnounUS /ˈkænvəsərz/
plural of “canvasser” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It was doubly up to her to deliver the goods.
dementedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmentɪd/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading It was doubly up to her to deliver the goods.
ENGAGESverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her boss was trusting her, so she must make good.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading It was doubly up to her to deliver the goods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
a social unit living together
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
inwardnessnoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was doubly up to her to deliver the goods.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
JOSIE
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From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
engage in
From this reading Her boss was trusting her, so she must make good.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
a particular point in time
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
noveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
O'Gorman
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From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
Polly
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From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading JOSIE ENGAGES AN ASSISTANT Josie regretted her job.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading And had she not, as Josie O'Gorman, highly recommended Miss Sally Blossom?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her boss was trusting her, so she must make good.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her boss was trusting her, so she must make good.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Her boss was trusting her, so she must make good.
hard to endure
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was doubly up to her to deliver the goods.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
at the time that
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Life was becoming complicated, what with trying to organize a force of canvassers for household necessities and jewel novelties when every moment of her waking hours must be spent trying to find out the true inwardness of the affair concerning Peter and Polly and their demented mother.
