used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "Hush!" whispered Belle.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
Bess
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From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
Chelton
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From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
couldn't
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From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
cratesnounUS /kreɪts/
plural of “crate” — a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
at any time
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush!" whispered Belle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
get rid of
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Hush!" whispered Belle.
which person or people
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If she ever looks at them they will sour--they couldn't keep," went on Bess, recklessly, but in lowered tones.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Do you want us to go back to Chelton without our berries?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We would like two crates of berries," Cora was saying to the woman, who stood, hands on her hips, framed in the narrow doorway of the sorting shed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STRIKE "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Bess, as they neared the shed, "did you ever see such a hateful old woman!"
