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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

later than; following

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

(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 After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

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From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

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From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

divisible by two

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

a female godchild

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

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From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Why should he trouble?

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

of great significance or value

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

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From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

a midday meal

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

not any; not one

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

and nothing more

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

above and across; more than

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

like better; value more highly

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why should he trouble?

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

be seated

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Why should he trouble?

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

communicated in words

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After all, Colonel Crayfield was driven to proposing in the kitchen garden.

(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 It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

at the time that

From this reading Stella was sent there, when luncheon was over, to pick more fruit for jam-making, that serious ceremony being now at its height; not even the presence of an important guest in the house could be permitted to delay its progress.

which person or people

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why should he trouble?

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was so hot out of doors; Stella was well used to the little task, and required no help--would he not prefer to sit quiet with a book, or the paper?

but in spite of that

From this reading Colonel Crayfield volunteered in public to help his goddaughter; Ellen's pale eyes flickered, grandmamma was coldly silent; only Augusta, who, as yet, was ignorant of his intentions, uttered conventional protests.