used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was on a Friday.
anew
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
(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 When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
BarrownounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
BEQUEATHverbUS /bɪˈkwiːθ/
leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading The next forenoon Hazel went downtown.
being one more than ten
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
apart from; not including
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next forenoon Hazel went downtown.
set up or found
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading This was on a Friday.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
Harrington
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From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
immediately past
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
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 "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
a female domestic
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next forenoon Hazel went downtown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
and nothing more
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was on a Friday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading When she returned, a little before eleven, the maid of all work was putting the last touches to her room.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was on a Friday.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next forenoon Hazel went downtown.
at the time that
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH" When Jack Barrow called again, which happened to be that very evening, Hazel told him simply that she had left Harrington & Bush, without entering into any explanation except the general one that she had found it impossible to get on with Mr. Bush in her new position.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And Jack, being more concerned with her than with her work, gave the matter scant consideration.
