used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a small piece or quantity of something
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a youthful male person
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
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a small house with a single story
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
someone who is a detective
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DORA
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enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The youth was a stranger to her and carried a letter in his hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The youth was a stranger to her and carried a letter in his hand.
where you live at a particular time
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how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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gain knowledge or skills
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the act of departing
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The youth was a stranger to her and carried a letter in his hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
a course of conduct
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
by chance
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
deserving or inciting pity
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questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
for that reason; with the result that
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an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
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StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
Stanhope's
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From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The youth was a stranger to her and carried a letter in his hand.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this Mrs. Stanhope's place?" he questioned, as Dora appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(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”)
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at the time that
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dora was hard at work sweeping out the parlor of the Stanhope cottage when she saw from the window a boy walking up the garden path.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The youth was a stranger to her and carried a letter in his hand.
