used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
Albina
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From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very well here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
Bromley
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From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you need not mind _me_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
Cheston
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From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
apart from; not including
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am very well here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
go away from a place
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But you need not mind _me_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But you need not mind _me_.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But you need not mind _me_.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
Quimby
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From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
carry out
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very well here.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I am very well here.
at the time that
From this reading When I am ready to go I shall take French leave, as these English people call it."
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
but in spite of that
From this reading Albina now came up to Aunt Quimby (gladly perceiving that the old lady looked tired), and proposed that she should return to her chamber, assuring her that the waiters should be punctually sent up to her--"I do not feel quite ready to go yet," replied Mrs. Quimby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But you need not mind _me_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go back to your company, and talk a little to those three poor girls in the yellow frocks that nobody has spoken to yet, except Bromley Cheston.
