used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
Agnes
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From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
BOBSTER'S
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From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her hostess was such a cheerful body!
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Her hostess was such a cheerful body!
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
else
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From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
a young female
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Her hostess was such a cheerful body!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
of an obscure nature
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
a full supply
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
with speed
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her hostess was such a cheerful body!
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her hostess was such a cheerful body!
which person or people
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
Wildwood
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From this reading BOBSTER’S MYSTERIOUS FRIEND Rosa Wildwood quickly showed improvement after her arrival at Pleasant Cove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, as Agnes had promised, Rosa was supplied with good, hearty food—and plenty of it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Under the ministrations of the little old woman who lived in a shoe the Southern girl could not help feeling a measure of contentment, if nothing else.
