used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
(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 The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
BETHnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
Coffee-time
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From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
gala-time
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From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
GillnounUS /ɡɪl/
a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
goodiesnounUS /ˈɡʊdiz/
plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
immediately past
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
market-men
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From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
market-women
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From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading |MRS.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading “Coffee-time is over,” said Mrs. Beth, as the Scotchman at last appeared.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
Tibnoun
a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
interact in a certain way
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
at the time that
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
a Caucasian
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two little mice had been having a gala-time all night, while Tib slept, and now they were snug in their own bedroom, getting rest for another frolic; for, every night, when market-women and market-men had gone home, there was a merry party in the vacated stalls; and the treat was nuts and apples and raisins and figs and pie and cakes, and all sorts of goodies that were left behind, with nobody to look after them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The old woman had a gray gown on, and a blue checked apron; and Tib was in black silk, as usual, and her white satin slippers.
showing curiosity
From this reading BETH and Tib sat by the broken lantern, wondering what had become of Gill.
