acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
(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 Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
any thing at all
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
couldn't
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From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
demanding attention
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
take in solid food
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
Euphemia
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From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
how
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From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
not any; not one
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
on one occasion
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
Peggy
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From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
Peggy's
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From this reading But how Peggy’s head did begin to ache!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
the act of using
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Martin was quite kind too, and tried to get her to eat; but it was no use—she did not want anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
washing-blue
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From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
at the time that
From this reading Though it was only ten o’clock in the morning, Peggy was glad enough to be put to bed at once when she got back to the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Then she got sleepy, and had funny dreams, and woke up crying, and couldn’t eat the nice dinner Martin brought up to her.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Martin and Aunt Euphemia rubbed all her stings with washing-blue and earth, and after that the worst of the pain went out of them.
