used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
(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 All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
BudgeverbUS /bʌdʒ/
move very slightly
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
DownstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
ferretverbUS /ˈferət/
hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
the act of departing
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
GrangersnounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒərz/
plural of “granger” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
Harkness
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From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
lydies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
Missy'snounUS /ˈmɪsiz/
possessive form of “missy” — a young female
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Harkness lamented loudly: "It might 'a held off for Missy's party.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
precisely, exactly
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
sleighs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All right as far as the post road goes, but the Grangers--" Downstairs Budge rejoiced that the Grangers might not come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If it was the old days--well, the county lydies could a' come in their sleighs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PARTY The household at Gray Manor looked upon the heavy fall of snow with varying emotions.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Eyes like a ferret that woman has and like as not she never got over our boy's going.
