used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Deputy-Governor of Suakin," he began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I am Deputy-Governor of Suakin," he began.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
lacking funds
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No white woman can live in that town.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
Deputy-Governor
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From this reading "I am Deputy-Governor of Suakin," he began.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
Ethne
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From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
Eustace
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From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
FEATHERverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
go away from a place
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading No white woman can live in that town.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
not any; not one
From this reading No white woman can live in that town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
Suakin
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From this reading "I am Deputy-Governor of Suakin," he began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are fortunate enough not to know Suakin, Miss Eustace, particularly in May.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading No white woman can live in that town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My chief was on leave in May.
a Caucasian
From this reading No white woman can live in that town.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
Willoughby
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From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No white woman can live in that town.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST FEATHER "I will not interrupt you," said Ethne, as Willoughby took his seat beside her, and he had barely spoken a score of words before she broke that promise.
