used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Let’s go and look at the horses, Mabel,” said Shirley.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
a state at a particular time
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Shirley flung open the door and dashed inside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Shirley flung open the door and dashed inside.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Shirley flung open the door and dashed inside.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Let’s go and look at the horses, Mabel,” said Shirley.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Let’s go and look at the horses, Mabel,” said Shirley.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Shirley flung open the door and dashed inside.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s go and look at the horses, Mabel,” said Shirley.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Let’s go and look at the horses, Mabel,” said Shirley.
Mabel
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From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Shirley flung open the door and dashed inside.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let’s go and look at the horses, Mabel,” said Shirley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
Shirley
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From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment Mabel heard Shirley calling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In spite of a certain sadness caused by her father’s condition, Mabel agreed, and the two girls made their way to the large stable a quarter of a mile from the farmhouse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Accompanied by Mr. Willing, she made her way around the house, where her friend stood awaiting her.
