used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
anew
From this reading The truck was moving ahead again.
at or in the front
From this reading The truck was moving ahead again.
(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 Best of all, it was her very own.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
AutographnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræf/
something written by one's own hand
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Best of all, it was her very own.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Soon it came to the gate of the canning factory.
canningverbUS /ˈkænɪŋ/
inflected form of “can” — preserve in a can or tin
From this reading Soon it came to the gate of the canning factory.
coverletnoun
a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Soon it came to the gate of the canning factory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Soon it came to the gate of the canning factory.
Gordon
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From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Best of all, it was her very own.
historicallyadverbUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəli/
throughout history
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
of great significance or value
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Best of all, it was her very own.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
in motion
From this reading The truck was moving ahead again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
others
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From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Best of all, it was her very own.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
QuiltnounUS /kwɪlt/
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
express in words
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
in the near future
From this reading Soon it came to the gate of the canning factory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The truck was moving ahead again.
precisely as stated
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
Veve
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From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
Veve's
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From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Veve’s Autograph Quilt To hear Miss Gordon say that the quilt was historically important made Veve very proud.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Instead of having a worthless coverlet, she now was the possessor of one that was the equal of any of the others obtained for the Brownie show.
