used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
behind-hand
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From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
at any time
From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
a young female
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
go across or through
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
express in words
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
Susan
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From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
Susan's
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From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I think mother is getting tired of them now, though she was very eager to have a visit from them at first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I could say that our house was all in order but one closet," said the guest, in a more melancholy tone than usual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She said this morning that the little girl was worse than a kitten in a fit, and she did hope that Susan wouldn't think it best to pass another week away."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I believe we are more behind-hand than ever this year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know we have Susan's children with us for a fortnight while she goes away for a rest, and they have been a good deal of care.
