used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She is such a nice lady.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
ElandnounUS /ˈiːlənd/
either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
HALLOWE'ENnounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is such a nice lady.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
Kenway
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From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "She is such a nice lady.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
held dear
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
MacCall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
come together
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "She is such a nice lady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
recurring again and again
From this reading "I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," repeated Tess.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Tess had been sent to Mrs. Adams on an errand for Mrs. MacCall, and now lingered at the invitation of the lady who loved to have any of the Corner House girls come in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is such a nice lady.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "She is such a nice lady.
Tess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY It had become an established custom now for Tess and Dot to call on Mrs. Eland each Monday afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
which person or people
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish you could meet my Mrs. Eland," Tess said to Mrs. Adams, who lived not far from the old Corner House, on Willow Street, and who was one of the first friends the Kenway sisters had made in Milton.
