used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
(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 All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
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 It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
Belknap
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From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
don't
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From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
coins made of gold
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
inlaidadjectiveUS /ˈɪnleɪd/
adorned by inlays
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
Jane
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From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
immediately past
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
MacGrotty
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From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
not able to be found
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
on the contrary
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
second-bestadjective
next to the best
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
express a supposition
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading All of the foregoing took place on the same day that Mrs. Belknap wanted to know if Jane had seen her second-best gold hat pin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was blowing hard, I remember," Jane said, nervously twisting her apron strings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The day after that, three fine embroidered handkerchiefs were said to be missing from the little inlaid box on her bureau.
at the time that
From this reading Mary MacGrotty displayed her big teeth in a malevolent smile when Jane rather fearfully mentioned this last circumstance in the kitchen.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't suppose the wind could have blown them away last Monday, do you, Mary?
