a quantity of money
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
CRISPadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading CRUEL CRISP.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading CRUEL CRISP.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
at any time
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
on one occasion
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
Platts
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From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mary was there to receive them, and very glad to see them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near the middle of September that Mr. Platts and his family returned home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
which person or people
From this reading It was nearing twilight and as Zula started to return home she was met by Crisp, who at once recognized her in spite of her changed countenance and neat attire.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
Zula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened one day that Mary, having an unusual amount of work on hand, had requested Zula to go on an errand for her, to which she, ever ready to oblige, at once consented.
