used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
barenessnoun
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
CLOVERnounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
COUCHESnounUS /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/
plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
Dr
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From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
Dudley's
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From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
a young female
From this reading The little girl was at the window.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
knockernoun
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
the act of departing
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
held up in the air
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl was at the window.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
Merrifield
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From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
Polly
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From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
Prattsboro
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From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
in the near future
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her plans were already made, and as soon as her morning tasks were completed, leaving her mother in charge of Paradise Ward, Polly started on her way to Prattsboro and Dolly Merrifield.
at the time that
From this reading “Come in!” she called when Polly lifted the old brass knocker.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The little girl was at the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The broad kitchen was alive with sunshine, but the bareness of the big room struck the girl disagreeably as she opened the door.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading COUCHES OF CLOVER For a whole week Dr. Dudley’s automobile was active in professional work; then word was brought Polly that the car would be at her disposal for three hours that afternoon.
