used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading There was a small traveling bag of fine leather.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading There was a small drinking cup, a child’s coat, comb and brush.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There was a small drinking cup, a child’s coat, comb and brush.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading There was a small drinking cup, a child’s coat, comb and brush.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading There was a small drinking cup, a child’s coat, comb and brush.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading There was a small drinking cup, a child’s coat, comb and brush.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
Dr
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From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading There was a small drinking cup, a child’s coat, comb and brush.
Dullmer
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From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
Eliza
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From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There was a small traveling bag of fine leather.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
Kilgore
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From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
set down according to a plan
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading There was a small traveling bag of fine leather.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
absolutely essential
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
not any; not one
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It contained the articles necessary for a journey of several days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small traveling bag of fine leather.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
having a supporting base
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
dependable
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a small traveling bag of fine leather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading There was a small traveling bag of fine leather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading No one came to ask concerning the strangers, and she was laid away in the Wells burial lot, and Miss Eliza paid the bills that necessarily followed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Kilgore and Dr. Dullmer, with Squire Stout standing by and looking on like a bird of ill omen, went over every article of the attire of woman and child in the hope of finding some means of identification.
