used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVE LETTER.
anew
From this reading She left her dear love for all the girls, and hoped she should see them soon again.
(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 She left her dear love for all the girls, and hoped she should see them soon again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
BrayverbUS /breɪ/
braying characteristic of donkeys
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
dearly loved
From this reading She left her dear love for all the girls, and hoped she should see them soon again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
Dorr
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From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
an opposing military force
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
communicated in words
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She left her dear love for all the girls, and hoped she should see them soon again.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LOVE LETTER.
Liane
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From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
Liane's
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From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LOVE LETTER.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
a brief written record
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
in the near future
From this reading She left her dear love for all the girls, and hoped she should see them soon again.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She left her dear love for all the girls, and hoped she should see them soon again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
at the time that
From this reading Liane's little sewing chair was vacant the next day, and there was grief and surprise among the five girls present when Miss Bray explained the reason.
which person or people
From this reading Every one expressed sorrow but Dolly Dorr, who from spite and envy had suddenly changed from a friend to an enemy of Liane.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Liane had sent her a little note the night before, she said, telling her that her grandmother was taking her to Boston to see a dying relative, and she did not know when she should be back, but hoped Miss Bray would have work for her on her return.
