used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Usually you are more punctual, Mrs. Dillon.”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
clothing in general
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
the act of departing
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
Dillon
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From this reading “Usually you are more punctual, Mrs. Dillon.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
at any time
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
I'm
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From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Usually you are more punctual, Mrs. Dillon.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Usually you are more punctual, Mrs. Dillon.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading “Usually you are more punctual, Mrs. Dillon.”
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
with low volume
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
under normal conditions
From this reading “Usually you are more punctual, Mrs. Dillon.”
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A light knock came to the door, which softly opened, and a woman appeared bearing a long basket full of clean linen on her arm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
yer
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From this reading “I hope I’m not too late for yer honor,” she said, placing her basket on a chair, and wiping the perspiration from her face.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “It’s a long walk from yon, and, do what I would, the time went by quicker ’an I ever seed it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But you were to have brought the clothes home yesterday,” said George, annoyed by this intrusion upon the precious moments which remained before his brother’s departure.
