used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEW SHIRTS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
arm-chair
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From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So I couldn't come."
couldn't
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From this reading So I couldn't come."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A FEW SHIRTS.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
the act of departing
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
SHIRTSnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading A FEW SHIRTS.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I couldn't come."
stupid-like
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From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
wedding-day
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From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am," answered Mrs. Seymour, sinking into the seat with a weary sigh.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I was going to set out to call on you this morning, but, stupid-like, I never asked Jem where you lived before he went to his work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look tired, mother," said Meg, drawing forward the arm-chair the first time her mother-in-law came to see her after her wedding-day.
