used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
(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 Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
Bracken's
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From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
children's
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From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
create by looping or crocheting
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
provide as food
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
with resolute determination
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
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 Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
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 Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
Matchan
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From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
others
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From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
Rawson
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From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
an educational institution
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
Schuneman
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From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until Mary Rose came neither Miss Adams nor Mrs. Smith knew that the other was a slave to the crochet hook.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only did she know them herself, but she was the means of many of them knowing others.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Schuneman and Mrs. Johnson often went to the park together now to feed the squirrels which Mary Rose was firmly convinced the Lord had placed there for those who could not have pets in their homes.
which person or people
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
Willoughby
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From this reading Mrs. Matchan had promised to play at one of Mrs. Bracken's club meetings and Mrs. Rawson and her machine were making garments for the children's ward of the new hospital in which Mrs. Willoughby had become interested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Long before school began Mary Rose had established an acquaintance, if not a friendship, with all the people who lived in the Washington.
