used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
in addition
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
a social unit living together
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
an educational institution
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
SterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
Suzanne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
up to a particular time
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a temptation to Ann, for Suzanne suggested that Ann go, too, and surprise her mother.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suzanne was planning a trip home at Thanksgiving; but in order to have any visit at home, she also planned to miss two or three days of school.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
accept gladly
From this reading A WELCOME GUEST AND MORE FAMILY HISTORY The busy weeks sped on.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ann Sterling, well and happy, looked forward to the Christmas reunion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m starting a day early,” said Suzanne, “and if I can persuade Mother to let me, or if she will only forget about sending me back, you’ll not see me till the middle of the next week!”
