used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
Auntie's
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From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
BermudanounUS /bərˈmjuːdə/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
comin
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From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
how
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From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yes, I remember now.
I'll
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From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
MYRA
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From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes, I remember now.
not divisible by two
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
old-maid
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From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Yes, I remember now.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
Vee
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From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
a message informing of danger
From this reading But it was no solemn warning as it had a right to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Vee must have mentioned how this Cousin Myra of hers was comin'.
which person or people
From this reading Said something about her being an old-maid niece of Auntie's who was due to drift in from Bermuda or California or somewhere, and that she might stay over a few days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BREAKING ODD WITH MYRA Next time I'll pay attention.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, I remember now.
