used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "You'll be alone only one night," Mrs. Willis said to Winnie.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
Eastshore
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From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
assemble or get together
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
a young female
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
Hugh
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From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
easily agitated
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You'll be alone only one night," Mrs. Willis said to Winnie.
and nothing more
From this reading "You'll be alone only one night," Mrs. Willis said to Winnie.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll be alone only one night," Mrs. Willis said to Winnie.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
at the time that
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Winnie, too, had a list of necessities and Mrs. Willis had proposed that she go in with Hugh and gather frocks and utensils; then Hugh would bring them back in the car and her, too.
WINNIE
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From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WINNIE IS NERVOUS When Doctor Hugh went back to the Eastshore house Sunday night, in order to be ready for an early Monday morning appointment, he took his mother with him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading That small girl tore and wore out and soiled an amazing number of dresses within a day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were several things which their brief residence at Rainbow Hill had demonstrated would be immediately required, noticeably more frocks for Sarah.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll be alone only one night," Mrs. Willis said to Winnie.
