used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Miss Debby opened her eyes, surveyed the questioner with a well-bred stare, and answered, with a definite air, "Yes, sir."
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MISS DEBBY ARRIVES.
in or to or toward a former location
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bandboxnoun
a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)
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showing who or what does the action
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creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
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Cushing's
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From this reading "To Dr. Cushing's, Ma'am?"
DEBBY
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From this reading MISS DEBBY ARRIVES.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
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definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
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depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
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Dr
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From this reading "To Dr. Cushing's, Ma'am?"
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
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opinion or judgment
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
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Hiel
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From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
and nothing more
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Kittery
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Ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "To Dr. Cushing's, Ma'am?"
inflected form of “meet” — come together
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS DEBBY ARRIVES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
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used of mouth or eyes
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Poganuc
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
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established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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term of address for a man
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smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
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surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
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tetering
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
thumpverbUS /θʌmp/
move rhythmically
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To Dr. Cushing's, Ma'am?"
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
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how something is done or how it happens
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well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
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in the company of; together with
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an affirmative
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yis
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From this reading "Oh, yis; thought so," said Hiel Jones.
