used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
(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 For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
make calm or still
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
invitinglyadverb
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
for more time
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
meeting-house
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From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
a particular point in time
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
not any; not one
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
prophetesses
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From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
school-house
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From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
not in physical motion
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
Walda
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From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was already removed from the calm routine of duty.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She lingered for a moment on the school-house porch, for she felt uncertain what to do with her day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Walda went away from her father’s room with her confession still unspoken.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ordinarily she would have gone to study the heavy books kept in the elders’ room which occupied a little wing of the meeting-house, but as she looked at the door, which stood invitingly open, she felt that she would no longer need to be familiar with the annals of former prophetesses and the discourses of the elders long since sanctified by good works.
Zanah
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From this reading For the first time in all her Zanah life she had no inviting task before her.
