used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
at or in the front
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
(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 have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
Dunlap
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From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
Dunlap's
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From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
set up or found
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
a young female
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
and nothing more
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
KellernounUS /ˈkelər/
United States lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf from the age of 19 months
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
with low volume
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
express in words
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has been a law to himself and to others for so long that he just goes ahead and does what seems best to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Mary Dunlap's return to her room she found the girl was more composed, and able to talk quietly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mr. Keller does not understand; his mother died when he was a child and he brought himself up, in a way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE remainder of the night was as unique in its way as its earlier hours had been.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
at the time that
From this reading "I have had time to think it all out," she said, when Mrs. Dunlap had told what she meant to tell.
