consider or hold as true
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
anew
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
(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 “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
a quantity of money
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
set up or found
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
Gordon
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From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
mortgagedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒd/
burdened with legal or financial obligations
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
Myles
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From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
on one occasion
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
and nothing more
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
with little or no delay
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
a quantity of money
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I am told she not only mortgaged her house, but all her furniture, too.”
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
except if; if not
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
Vincent
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From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Vincent had made inquiry at the bank, learning the exact amount of money owed by his sister.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
WatchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Watchful Waiting Two days elapsed before the Brownie Scouts again found time to visit their tree house in the metropolitan park.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Unless the sum is promptly paid, everything she owns will be sold at auction,” he informed Miss Gordon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Brownies were eager to see Mrs. Myles at once to ask her if she would accept money from the carpenter.
