used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
matters of personal concern
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT MATILDA'S CHRISTMAS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading AUNT MATILDA'S CHRISTMAS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
Kate
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From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
Kate's
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From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
Matilda
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From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
MATILDA'S
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From this reading AUNT MATILDA'S CHRISTMAS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
and nothing more
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
one of four equal parts
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
sumacnounUS /ˈsuːmæk/
wood of a sumac
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Kate's sumac was weighed, and it was only seven pounds!
at the time that
From this reading When Harry and Kate held council that afternoon, their affairs looked a little discouraging.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Seven whole cents, if they took it out in trade, or five and a quarter cents, as Kate calculated, if they took cash.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman as large as Aunt Matilda could not be supported on that kind of an income, it was plain enough.
