used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
Agnes
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From this reading “It’s just delightful,” announced Agnes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “It’s just delightful,” announced Agnes.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
backyardnounUS /ˈbækjɑːrd/
the grounds in back of a house
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
greatly pleased
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “It’s just delightful,” announced Agnes.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
enclose with a fence
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
the act of departing
From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
It's
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From this reading “It’s just delightful,” announced Agnes.
and nothing more
From this reading “It’s just delightful,” announced Agnes.
Kenway
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From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
no person; not anyone
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
confined on all sides
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
Tess
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From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’m going to love this old house, Ruth.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED By the third day after their arrival in Milton, the Kenway sisters were quite used to their new home; but not to their new condition.
at the time that
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The garden and backyard made a playground which delighted Tess and Dot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And to run right out of doors when one wants to—with an apron on and without ‘fixing up’—nobody to see one——” The rear premises of the old Corner House were surrounded by a tight fence and a high, straggling hedge.
