used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Sharlee!
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm so glad to see you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
I'm
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From this reading I'm so glad to see you."
of great significance or value
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
provided with artificial light
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Sharlee!
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
on one occasion
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
and nothing more
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'm so glad to see you."
Sharlee
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From this reading "My dear Sharlee!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I'm so glad to see you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her aunt was sitting by the bureau, reading a novel from the circulating library.
well-linedadjective
full of money
From this reading She looked up at the girl's entrance, and an affectionate smile lit her well-lined face.
which person or people
From this reading Though she had been sitting right here since about four o'clock, only getting up once to light the gas, she had a casual air like one who is only killing a moment's time between important engagements.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm so glad to see you."
