used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
ANONYMOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
well in the past; former
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
hair-curling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
quotanounUS /ˈkwoʊtə/
a prescribed number
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER After the riot of the evening came the silence of the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
tripletsnounUS /ˈtrɪpləts/
plural of “triplet” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
undressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Morley also, and in a more genuine way, added her quota of praise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children departed amidst the stormy laughter of Morley, and it was Anne's task to see that the triplets were put comfortably to bed.
at the time that
From this reading Afterwards, when they were safely tucked away, she went down to supper and received the compliments of Morley on her capability in entertaining children.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She sat in the nursery, and watched the washing and undressing and hair-curling, and listened to their joyous chatter about the wonderful presents and the wonderful pleasures of that day.
