used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
Agnes
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From this reading I would fain take you and Agnes too."
(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 "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I would fain take you and Agnes too."
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "But who's to see to Baby?" said Derette dolefully.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
recognizable; marked
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
Derette
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From this reading "But who's to see to Baby?" said Derette dolefully.
dolefullyadverb
with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
From this reading "But who's to see to Baby?" said Derette dolefully.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading I would fain take you and Agnes too."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
Gerhardt
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From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
Gerhardt's
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From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
I'm
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From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
Isel
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From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But who's to see to Baby?" said Derette dolefully.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
carry out
From this reading I would fain take you and Agnes too."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But who's to see to Baby?" said Derette dolefully.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I would fain take you and Agnes too."
accept gladly
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
who's
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From this reading "But who's to see to Baby?" said Derette dolefully.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Take Agnes and welcome," said Isel with a sigh; "but I'm too old, I reckon, and poor company at best."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A little friendly altercation followed, ended by Gerhardt's decided assertion that Agnes should not go without her hostess.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would fain take you and Agnes too."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If all you need is an escort, friend, here am I," said Gerhardt; "but why should the girls go alone?
