used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
in or to or toward a former location
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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clarin
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From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
an institution created to conduct business
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a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
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inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
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etc
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "'There's a good time coming,'" Patience insisted shrilly, "'Help it on!
hemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "'There's a good time coming,'" Patience insisted shrilly, "'Help it on!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'There's a good time coming,'" Patience insisted shrilly, "'Help it on!
JacobsnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəbz/
English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)
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Joan
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From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
Joan's
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JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
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departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
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most important element
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
and nothing more
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
Patricia
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From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
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with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
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accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
rain-swept
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precisely, exactly
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Goldsmith Publishing Co. Cleveland, Ohio George W. Jacobs & Company Pauline dropped the napkin she was hemming and, leaning back in her chair, stared soberly down into the rain-swept garden.
shrillyadverb
in a shrill voice
From this reading "'There's a good time coming,'" Patience insisted shrilly, "'Help it on!
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
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past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Goldsmith Publishing Co. Cleveland, Ohio George W. Jacobs & Company Pauline dropped the napkin she was hemming and, leaning back in her chair, stared soberly down into the rain-swept garden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
There's
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From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Overhead, Patience was having a "clarin' up scrape" in her particular corner of the big garret, to the tune of "There's a Good Time Coming."
VacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Author of _Joan of Jupiter Inn_, _Joan's Jolly Vacation_, _Patricia_, etc.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Goldsmith Publishing Co. Cleveland, Ohio George W. Jacobs & Company Pauline dropped the napkin she was hemming and, leaning back in her chair, stared soberly down into the rain-swept garden.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pauline drew a quick breath; probably, there was a good time coming--any number of them--only they were not coming her way; they would go right by on the main road, they always did.
