used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unlooked-For Collapse MR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
CollapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading An Unlooked-For Collapse MR.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
Cragg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
DALEnounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
divisible by two
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
engage in
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
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 Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
a form of address for a man
From this reading An Unlooked-For Collapse MR.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
Pattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DALE stood in the doorway of his new home, looking out.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
Unlooked-Foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading An Unlooked-For Collapse MR.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He and Pattie had arrived nearly a week before, and already the house was in pretty fair order.
at the time that
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Over each one Mr. Dale had mused dubiously; and over each, when he gave in, he did so with a sigh.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Furniture was not too abundant, and he had shown himself unwilling to make many purchases, even though Cragg named the lowest possible prices for things that really could not be done without.
