AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will you not join us?" she asked.
ASSERTSverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
CoronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
INDIVIDUALITYnounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
a message received and understood
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Will you not join us?" she asked.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
immediately past
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
PERKENPINE
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From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
Raybold
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From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall be glad to have you do so."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you not join us?" she asked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERKENPINE ASSERTS HER INDIVIDUALITY About half an hour after the beginning of the conversation between the bishop and Miss Corona, Mrs. Perkenpine came to the latter and informed her that supper was ready, and three times after that first announcement did she repeat the information.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you not join us?" she asked.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At last the bishop rose and said he would not keep Miss Raybold from her meal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you not join us?" she asked.
