used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
BoswellnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
Boswells
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From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
put on clothes
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
Eadston
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From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
one or the other of two
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
Marcia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
PocahontasnounUS /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑːntəs/
a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see."
Selina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
the season of growth
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading "She can go up from Friday to Monday and not miss her teaching either.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will mean a new spring dress," demurred Mamma, "and the price of the ticket besides."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But it will mean three days for her with Marcia and Pocahontas Boswell," said Auntie.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In April the Boswells returned from the South and Miss Pocahontas wrote asking Selina up to Eadston to visit her.
