used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
CRAGG
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From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He preferred "peace, and a quiet life."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
engage in
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
Pattie
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From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He preferred "peace, and a quiet life."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He preferred "peace, and a quiet life."
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He preferred "peace, and a quiet life."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
express in speech
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
express in words
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Next Step CRAGG was in a serious dilemma.
(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 Not that Mrs. Cragg could prevent his carrying out that promise, but she had it in her power to make matters extremely disagreeable, as well for him as for Pattie.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had to tell his wife of the promise made to Dale, and he dreaded doing so.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Like most men, not to speak of women, he disliked to have things made disagreeable.
