used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
Bessie
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From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
BESSIE'S
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From this reading BESSIE'S SAD STORY.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
having the place or position changed
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
Elsworth
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From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
at any time
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
flitted
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From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
and nothing more
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
with low volume
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
Roxbury
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From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading BESSIE'S SAD STORY.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BESSIE'S SAD STORY.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
at the time that
From this reading When called upon she was sure to have just gone to the country, or was not to be disturbed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miss Elsworth flitted here and there like a shadow, and no one ever knew where to find her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Morris had declared that she never could stay one night alone, but she was finally persuaded, when told that Bessie would be kept in close confinement, and if she chose she could sleep at the house of Mrs. Graves.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was a year since her removal to the old house at Roxbury, and her time was divided between living quietly there and attending to business which required her presence in the city.
