used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
anew
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
(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 All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
Bonnet's
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From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
carefreeadjectiveUS /ˈkerfriː/
free of trouble and worry and care
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
CLIMAXnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And every day, the girl’s thoughts were more and more of the Blue Bonnet Ranch.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
let fall to the ground
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
promote over another
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And every day, the girl’s thoughts were more and more of the Blue Bonnet Ranch.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
the literary culture
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
make reference to
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
a particular point in time
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And every day, the girl’s thoughts were more and more of the Blue Bonnet Ranch.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading And every day, the girl’s thoughts were more and more of the Blue Bonnet Ranch.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And every day, the girl’s thoughts were more and more of the Blue Bonnet Ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blue Bonnet spent every available moment--not to mention a good many of the other kind--out-of-doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading All unconsciously, the longing to be back on it, to be leading again the old, careless, carefree life, crept into her letters,--bringing much joy to Uncle Cliff, and making Uncle Joe shake his head delightedly.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a glorious Autumn, with sharp, stinging nights and mornings, and warm, hazy days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And every day, the girl’s thoughts were more and more of the Blue Bonnet Ranch.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE CLIMAX Blue Bonnet’s suggestion regarding Mrs. Prior did not win favor with her mates; one or two of them agreed with Sarah that it would be “nice, but--” and after a few fierce protests she let the matter drop.
