used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
Brendon's
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From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
Daniel'snounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
take in liquids
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
communicated in words
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
set up or found
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
a young female
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
Hepsy's
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From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
of great significance or value
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
a particular point in time
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
absolutely essential
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
rustic's
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From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
try to get or reach
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
SUSAN
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From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
TabnounUS /tæb/
the bill in a restaurant
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
Tabitha
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From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
carry out
From this reading Susan enjoyed a good breakfast, and found herself able to take an important part in the subject of the moment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Over night they had not seen him, for a hunger, higher than need of meat or drink, filled the man after his walk with the storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading As usual, she appeared about breakfast time on a washing day; and as usual Tabitha expressed much concern and regret.
whiskerlessadjective
having no beard
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
which person or people
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To those who are familiar with the rustic's sense of humour, it need not be said that the event of that morning was Daniel Brendon's appearance whiskerless.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS THE NEWS On the morning after Daniel's glorious adventure, the girl Susan found it necessary to withdraw from her Aunt Hepsy's unsettled atmosphere and seek the calmer climate of her Aunt Tab.
