used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No," answered Mara, taking her old mammy's hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
Aun
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From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
Bodine
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From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
equalled
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From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
set up or found
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
a young female
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "No," answered Mara, taking her old mammy's hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
mammy's
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From this reading "No," answered Mara, taking her old mammy's hand.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
not any; not one
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
on one occasion
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
Sheba
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From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "No," answered Mara, taking her old mammy's hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I reckon we need have no secrets from Aun' Sheba," said Mrs. Bodine.
accept gladly
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Hunter had sunk into a kind of stupor rendering her unconscious of what was passing, and therefore they conversed in low tones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF A NIGHT Aun' Sheba, with a devotion which quite equalled that to her own offspring, returned to Mara with the intention of watching Mrs. Hunter while the girl slept.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She found Mrs. Bodine sitting with Mara, but the old colored woman was received with a warmth of welcome and sympathy which put her at ease at once.
