(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 WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
archaeologynounUS /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
How
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From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
Juanita
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From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The roses knew!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
not any; not one
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
Nobbs
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From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
a light shade of red
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
a person, without saying who
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
Stirling
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From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
to-night
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From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
hard to endure
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
in or at the place that
From this reading The other ladies were down in the parlor, where Mrs. Nobbs was reading aloud; but to-night Egyptian archaeology had no charm for the possessor of the pink roses.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading How could she wander through prehistoric scenes while somebody was waiting to be thanked!
which person or people
From this reading Somebody--but who?
in the company of; together with
From this reading WAITING TO BE THANKED Juanita Stirling sat alone with her roses, trying to think it all out.
