used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
Amy
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From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
any person at all
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
bungalowites
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From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading She comes from our town."
without stop or interruption
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She comes from our town."
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
hatchingnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
Henrietta
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From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We know her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We know her.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
hear with intention
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She comes from our town."
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
Ringold's
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From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
carry out
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
express in words
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She comes from our town."
a source of difficulty
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Amy Drew scoffed at the thought of Belle Ringold's tale of trouble for the "bungalowites" being true.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We know her.
which person or people
From this reading "She is always hatching up something unpleasant," she told the neighbor who had spoken of Mr. Ringold's claim to a part of Station Island.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But little Henrietta continued to tell anybody who would listen that _she_ owned a part of the island and expected to take possession of the golf links almost any day.
