used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hear you are so neat-handed!”
on or to one side
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
doesn't
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From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
Emily
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From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
be suspended or hanging
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I hear you are so neat-handed!”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
I'm
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From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
Jo
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From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
and nothing more
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
immediately past
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
Martendijks
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From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
neat-handed
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From this reading I hear you are so neat-handed!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
and nothing more
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Jo laid the little frock aside with a sigh, and began with deft fingers to examine the drapery.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I hear you are so neat-handed!”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
refrain from harming
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
suaveadjectiveUS /swɑːv/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I hope I’m not intruding, Cousin Jo?” said a suave voice, and Emily came in, and continued, regardless of the frock Jo held in her hand, “Look here!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
what's
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From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was, of course, more than usual to do with the Martendijks in the house, but Jo was ready at last, and having just about an hour to spare, she was anxious to finish the little frock over which she had been busy for some time, and which was only waiting for the buttons and trimming.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have a skirt which doesn’t hang well; do you think you can see what’s the matter with it?
