used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am Mary Winkle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am Mary Winkle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
and nothing more
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “I am Mary Winkle.
a particular point in time
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
a human being
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
sunbonnetnoun
a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
trowsers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
someone who visits
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
which person or people
From this reading Olive, who had not seen her, started in surprise and dropped her potato into the basin.
belonging to which person
From this reading The very next morning just as she was washing her potatoes for dinner, another visitor called upon Olive, a visitor of whose sex she was for a moment or two in doubt.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading “I am Mary Winkle.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you do, Olive Weston?” said this person, in a deep serious voice.
Zouave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The visitor wore a large sunbonnet, a check blouse, and a pair of Zouave trowsers fastened in at the ankle.
