used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
Alice
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From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
react verbally
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
beauty-show
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From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
exhale hard
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
the organ of sight
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
and nothing more
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
a boy or man
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Arthur laughed.
looking-glass
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From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
engage in
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
on one occasion
From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
cut with a saw
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
shouldn't
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From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't you think Alice had better run for the doctor at once?" said Molly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
hard to endure
From this reading "I shouldn't do for a beauty-show just now, should I?" replied the lad, trying to make a joke of the affair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
at the time that
From this reading A BLACK EYE WHEN Arthur got up the next morning he saw, to his dismay and disgust, that in addition to his swollen nose, he had a black eye, as a result of the blow he had received the previous evening.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Arthur, whatever will you do?" exclaimed Molly when, in answer to his "come in," she opened the door and saw him at the looking-glass surveying critically his injured face.
