used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You're not a housekeeper, but she and I understand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
(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 JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
a youthful male person
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You're not a housekeeper, but she and I understand.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
Harrity
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From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
Horton
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From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading You're not a housekeeper, but she and I understand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
JOE
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From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
Tim
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From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You're not a housekeeper, but she and I understand.
except if; if not
From this reading And she can not have two or three boarders unless she has bed and table linen.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
at the time that
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Because, precious," she explained when he asked her, "I know Mrs. Harrity will want to have things clean and comfortable in the new home.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered, too, why she bought such queer articles--sheets and towels and pillow cases.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading JOE BROWN GOES BACK Sunny Boy thought about what Tim would like all the while Mrs. Horton was buying things for Mrs. Harrity.
You're
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From this reading You're not a housekeeper, but she and I understand.
