used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
any thing at all
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
the lower side of anything
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
else
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From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
a social unit living together
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
set up or found
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
hat-box
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From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
fasten with a lock
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
LOVEDAY
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From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
engage in
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
used to form the superlative
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
on one occasion
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
arrange in a container
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There really was a great deal to be done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
a special situation
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
very small
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
at the time that
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First of all she had to find a basket in which to pack her cat, “Mrs. Peters,” and her three kittens, for until that was done she could not make any other plans or attend to anything else.
a Caucasian
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will pack all my white flannel petticoats in the bottom of it,” she said to herself, “for they will be nice for Mrs. Peters and the kittens to lie on, and it will be a good thing to get the petticoats in out of the way.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fortunately, however, she found at once a nice shiny hat-box, with a leather handle and a lock and key, which would just hold the Peters family, for the kittens were quite tiny.
but in spite of that
From this reading LOVEDAY GOES VISITING But though she began her packing at once, and went on with it most industriously for the two following days, yet, when Thursday morning came, she was not, according to her own accounts, nearly ready.
