used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
Caro
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From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas passed quietly.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
Ellen
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From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
the act of giving
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
Jeremy
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From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
conformity or harmony
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
engage in
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the days had gone busily for Ellen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
mopingverbUS /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
not any; not one
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Christmas passed quietly.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
with low volume
From this reading Christmas passed quietly.
Rindy
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From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
an educational institution
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
not known
From this reading Some little gifts came from the old friends in the city, Caro gave her a large box of candy which brought the charge from Miss Rindy that she was not to make herself sick eating it, and from some unknown quarter came a box of flowers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
at the time that
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A BIRTHDAY PARTY It was almost summer, however, before Jeremy Todd was able to carry out the plan which had occurred to him on the day when the dogs had had their “wetting.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading What with keeping up with her class at school, performing the duties her cousin allotted her at home, and giving such attention as was possible to her music, there was no time for moping.
