used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading THE EDITOR OF THE "GREYWOLDS MERCURY."
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
GREYWOLDS
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From this reading THE EDITOR OF THE "GREYWOLDS MERCURY."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
a room where books are kept
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
MERCURYnounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading THE EDITOR OF THE "GREYWOLDS MERCURY."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EDITOR OF THE "GREYWOLDS MERCURY."
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Morning after morning Meg appeared at her post.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading She was punctual.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was punctual.
term of address for a man
From this reading The greeting between her employer and herself was always the same--a formal and courtly bow from him, an inclination of the head and low "Good morning, sir," from her.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As the clock struck ten her knock sounded at the library door, and she glided in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EDITOR OF THE "GREYWOLDS MERCURY."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was punctual.
