used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
(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 But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
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 There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you know what day it is?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
Emily
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From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
set up or found
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know what day it is?" he asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
how
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From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know what day it is?" he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know what day it is?" he asked.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
McKenzie's
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From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
do one's shopping
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
Stoelle
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From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
ToynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
Ulrich
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From this reading In the afternoon Ulrich Stoelle arrived, bearing the inevitable tissue paper parcel.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
precisely as stated
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
VIOLETSnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But all day her mind went to it, as a feast to be deferred until the time came to enjoy it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Do you know what day it is?" he asked.
a Caucasian
From this reading WHITE VIOLETS Bruce McKenzie's letter arriving in due time at the Toy Shop, found Emily very busy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were many women to be instructed how to do things with gauze and muslin and cotton, so she tucked the letter in her apron pocket.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know what day it is?" he asked.
