used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Molly held up her work before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHAT COULD SHE DO?
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHAT COULD SHE DO?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
set up or found
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Molly held up her work before him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT COULD SHE DO?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
snipnounUS /snɪp/
a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
in the near future
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
a special situation
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Molly held up her work before him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "What is that thing?" he asked, after watching her snip, snip, snip with the scissors as if her life depended upon the completion of her task.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT COULD SHE DO?
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARTHUR was afraid lest his sisters should see that something was troubling him, and took care to greet Molly with a smile and a joke.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Molly held up her work before him.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading But he soon found that his younger sister was too much interested in what she was doing to pay much attention to him.
