used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as she could remember, Cousin Stickles had knocked at her door at half-past seven.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
for the reason that
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As long as she could remember, Cousin Stickles had knocked at her door at half-past seven.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
at any time
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
a social unit living together
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What was there to get up for?
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long as she could remember, Cousin Stickles had knocked at her door at half-past seven.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
half-past
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From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as she could remember, Cousin Stickles had knocked at her door at half-past seven.
for more time
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
To recall to mind.
From this reading As long as she could remember, Cousin Stickles had knocked at her door at half-past seven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
SticklesverbUS /ˈstɪkəlz/
third-person singular of “stickle” — dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
Stirling
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From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What was there to get up for?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Valancy got up, though she hated getting up more this morning than ever she had before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Cousin Stickles and Mrs. Frederick Stirling had been up since seven, but Valancy was allowed to lie abed half an hour longer because of a family tradition that she was delicate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
Valancy
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From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was there to get up for?
at the time that
From this reading When Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up.
