used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
(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 However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
auctioneernounUS /ˌɑːkʃəˈnɪr/
an agent who conducts an auction
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
give a benediction to
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
Conant
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From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
permission to do something
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
a state of high honor
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
Irene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
conformity or harmony
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
held or filled or in use
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
do one's shopping
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The venture had been remarkably successful and many a soldier had cause to bless the Liberty Girls' Shop for substantial comforts provided from its funds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But what can we do now," inquired Mary Louise anxiously as the six captains met with Irene one afternoon following the closing of the shop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
at the time that
From this reading KEEPING BUSY The Liberty Girls were forced to abandon their Shop when a substantial offer was made by a business firm to rent the store they had occupied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading What goods remained to them were of inferior worth and slow to dispose of, so they concluded their enterprise with a "grand auction," Peter Conant acting as auctioneer, and cleaned up the entire stock "in a blaze of glory," as Mary Louise enthusiastically described the event.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, they were then, near the end of their resources, with depleted stock, for they had begged about all the odds and ends people would consent to part with.
