used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
(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 A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
Bloomsburg
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From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
a social unit living together
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
Howbridge
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From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
Kenway
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From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
Kenways
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From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
Maltby
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From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
orphanedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrfənd/
deprived of parents by death or desertion
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
only a very short time before
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
Stower
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From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
carry out
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A distant relative of the Kenways, Uncle Peter Stower, had died and left the four Kenway girls all his property.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
at the time that
From this reading A DIFFICULT CASE The four orphaned Kenway sisters lived in Bloomsburg when they were first introduced in the initial volume of this series, called “The Corner House Girls.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
which person or people
From this reading Ruth, the eldest, had been doing her best for months to mother her sisters and to take care in addition of Aunt Sarah Maltby, who really was a trial.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This included the Stower homestead in Milton, known far and wide as the old Corner House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading At a time when Ruth scarcely knew which way to turn for money to support the family, Mr. Howbridge, a lawyer of Milton, appeared with really wonderful tidings.
