used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
Celia
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From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
Celia's
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From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
clothing in general
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading "Poor old Lanse!" said Celia, with compassion.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
Lanse
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From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
lunch-pail
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From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
by chance
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Poor old Lanse!" said Celia, with compassion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
pinaforenoun
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor old Lanse!" said Celia, with compassion.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Poor old Lanse!" said Celia, with compassion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lanse stood in the kitchen door, lunch-pail in hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
up to a particular time
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
at the time that
From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He glanced down at them now with an expression of extreme distaste, then from Celia to Charlotte, both of whom wore fresh print dresses covered with the trim pinafore aprons which were Celia's pride.
won't
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From this reading "When this siege is over," he remarked, "maybe I won't appreciate the privilege of wearing clean linen from morning till night every day in the week."
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It lacked ten minutes of seven of a June morning; therefore he wore his working clothes.
