the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading YELLOWCOATS CALLS TO INQUIRE.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
at any time
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
set up or found
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
good-nature
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From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
INQUIREverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading YELLOWCOATS CALLS TO INQUIRE.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
JaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
and nothing more
From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
plumbernounUS /ˈplʌmər/
a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances
From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YELLOWCOATS CALLS TO INQUIRE.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The only plumber in the village was more eminent for good-nature than for skill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Mr. Andrews probably made an intentionally late breakfast, and Gabrielle was more than willing to keep out of sight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next morning, Missy managed to get away without encountering any one more formidable than Jay and the servants.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Matters at the house she found in worse confusion than ever.
YELLOWCOATS
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From this reading YELLOWCOATS CALLS TO INQUIRE.
