used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am tired of seeing these.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
BetsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
else
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From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
set up or found
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
Lillian
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From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
mid-winter
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From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am tired of seeing these.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
PRUDENCIA
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From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
reëntered
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From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I am tired of seeing these.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
sitting-room
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From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
express a supposition
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
testyadjectiveUS /ˈtesti/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I am tired of seeing these.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I am tired of seeing these.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
at the time that
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One would suppose that it was mid-winter or that we had to pay a shilling apiece for them," she said.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading COUSIN PRUDENCIA WRITES When the two girls reëntered the house they found Mrs. Manning in the sitting-room in a testy humor.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I'll get some fresh ones," replied Lillian, and then wishing to interest her grandmother in something else, but unfortunately choosing the wrong subject, she remarked: "We had quite a visit with Aunt Bets.
you'd
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From this reading "I do wish you'd get some fresh flowers, Lillian," she complained.
