used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
any thing at all
From this reading "Don't sign anything, Aunt!" urged 'Phemie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
Don't
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From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
a young female
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
Hammond
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From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
HILLCREST
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From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
how
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From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
Jane
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From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
land'snounUS /lændz/
possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
Phemie
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From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
having a point
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
scart
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From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
Spink
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From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
hard to endure
From this reading "That man is trying to cheat you," and she pointed a scornful finger at Professor Spink.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Don't sign anything, Aunt!" urged 'Phemie.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
which person or people
From this reading "What do you mean, girl?" demanded the other man present, who was sitting next to Mrs. Hammond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HILLCREST COMPANY, LIMITED "Don't sign it!" shrieked 'Phemie, seeing Aunt Jane, her bonnet on as usual, with a pen in her hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For the good land's sake, child! how you scart me," complained the old lady.
