1913
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From this reading POPULAR SHILLING CLOTH EDITION, 1913.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
Ann
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From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading POPULAR SHILLING CLOTH EDITION, 1913.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading POPULAR SHILLING CLOTH EDITION, 1913.
Eleanor
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From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
GHETTOnounUS /ˈɡetoʊ/
formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live
From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
LancelotnounUS /ˈlænsəlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
Lancelot's
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From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
Leadbatter
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From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
LoebnounUS /loʊb/
United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924)
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
approval to do something
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading POPULAR SHILLING CLOTH EDITION, 1913.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
Robson
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From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
cut with a saw
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
SHILLINGnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading POPULAR SHILLING CLOTH EDITION, 1913.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO," "THE MASTER," ETC.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes Lancelot's bell rang up Mrs. Leadbatter herself, but far more often merely Mary Ann.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first time Lancelot saw Mary Ann she was cleaning the steps.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading The wrapper design is reproduced, by special permission, from a painting by Mr. Louis Loeb of Miss Eleanor Robson, the original "Mary Ann."
