used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
AGNES
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From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
a youthful male person
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
DOTnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
at any time
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
the act of departing
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
gossipyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəpi/
prone to friendly informal communication
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
a single distinct event
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
and nothing more
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
Kenways
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From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
LOSESverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
Neale
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From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
peppermint-drops
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From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Aunt Sarah spent part of each forenoon reading that gossipy sheet.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
superstitiouslyadverb
in a superstitious manner
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
carry out
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
TOOTHnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But on this particular morning she did not take the paper in before going to her room after breakfast, and Neale strolled out and picked up the sheet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
precisely as stated
From this reading The paper boy had very early thrown the Kenways' copy of the Milton _Morning Post_ upon the front veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AGNES LOSES HER TEMPER AND DOT HER TOOTH It was on this morning--Friday, ever a fateful day according to the superstitiously inclined--that the incident of the newspaper advertisement arose.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading She insisted upon seeing the paper just as regularly as she insisted upon having her five cents' worth of peppermint-drops to take to church in her pocket on Sunday morning.
