used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
Agnes
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From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
(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 Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
Almira's
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From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
Dr
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From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
a social unit living together
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
Forsyth
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From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
Kenway
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From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
go away from a place
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
engage in
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
not any; not one
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
and nothing more
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “That’s what the wife says.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
Tess
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From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
That's
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From this reading “That’s what the wife says.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
to-morrow
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From this reading “Not to be opened till to-morrow, mind,” said the doctor.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s what the wife says.
at the time that
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NO NEWS FOR CHRISTMAS Almira’s addition to the Corner House family was not the only happening which came on this eventful day to fill the minds and the hearts of the Kenway sisters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nor was her expression of countenance made any more cheerful by some news bluff Dr. Forsyth gave her when he stopped, while on his afternoon round of calls, to leave four packages marked “Ruth,” “Agnes,” “Tess” and “Dot.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “That’s what the wife says.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruth went around with a very serious face, considering the holiday season and all that she and Agnes and Tess and Dot had to make them joyful.
