used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
Alice's
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From this reading There were six of Alice's in excellent condition.
(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 WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
children's
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From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
clothing in general
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There were six of Alice's in excellent condition.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There were six of Alice's in excellent condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
FROCKSnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
engage in
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
and nothing more
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
PEGGY
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From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
Peggy's
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From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There were six of Alice's in excellent condition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
store-closet
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From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
carry out
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
tucksnounUS /tʌks/
plural of “tuck” — eatables (especially sweets)
From this reading They were a little short for her, but there were tucks that could be let down.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were only four of Peggy's, for she was very hard on her clothes, and she had stained or torn several of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She went up into the large store-closet, which was all they had in the way of an attic, and she unpacked the trunk that held the dresses.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHY PEGGY WORE BLUE FROCKS Early in April there came a very hot day, and this reminded Mrs. Owen that she must be looking over the children's summer dresses to see what new ones they would need, for it would take some time to make them, with all the other work she had to do.
