used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
(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 THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
Briarwoodnoun
wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Careful, Tom!" she gasped.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Careful, Tom!" she gasped.
a young female
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
HARPISTnounUS /ˈhɑːrpɪst/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
and nothing more
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
Lumberton
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From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Not too near--wait!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not too near--wait!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
on one occasion
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been her one reckless purchase since being at Briarwood, she and Helen having gone down into Lumberton on Saturday and purchased coats.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
stretchyadjective
capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
a special situation
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
male cat
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Not too near--wait!"
unbuttonverbUS /ənˈbʌtən/
undo the buttons of
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Not too near--wait!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading THE HARPIST ONCE MORE Over all, Ruth wore a woolen sweater--one of those stretchy, clinging coats with great pearl buttons that was just the thing for a skating frolic.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
but in spite of that
From this reading While Ruth and Tom were yet some yards from the open water the girl began to unbutton this.
