used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two boys, however, were.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading DISAPPEARED.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
Hal
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From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The two boys, however, were.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
a message received and understood
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
and nothing more
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two boys, however, were.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think she should have sat up; it is only proper respect to us," retorted Mrs. Churchill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "May has gone to bed with a bad headache," said Hal, with a grin, for the information of his stepmother.
Woodside
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Churchill returned to Woodside late on the following evening, and were both somewhat surprised not to find May up to receive them.
