used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her bonnet and cloak were on the bed.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Her bonnet and cloak were on the bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Her bonnet and cloak were on the bed.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Debby's joyous face clouded.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
Debby
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From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
Debby's
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From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Debby's joyous face clouded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her bonnet and cloak were on the bed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Debby's joyous face clouded.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
not any; not one
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
pallidlyadverb
in a manner lacking interest or vitality
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
SEQUELSnounUS /ˈsiːkwəlz/
plural of “sequel” — something that follows something else
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
SHEAFnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
refrain from harming
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
someone who visits
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her bonnet and cloak were on the bed.
in or at the place that
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A SHEAF OF SEQUELS Within half an hour Esther was smiling pallidly, and drinking tea out of Debby's own cup, to Debby's unlimited satisfaction.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Debby had no spare cup, but she had a spare chair without a back, and Esther was of course seated on the other.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'And where is Bobby?' inquired the young lady visitor.
