used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I’ve been waiting for you,” announced Willard.
any thing at all
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I’ve been waiting for you,” announced Willard.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
a boy or man
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
dew-sprinkled
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From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’ve been waiting for you,” announced Willard.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
the act of departing
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
hadn't
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From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve been waiting for you,” announced Willard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
There's
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From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
male cat
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There’s something about a fresh, dew-sprinkled June morning that makes a chap believe he can do almost anything if he tries hard enough!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “I’ve been waiting for you,” announced Willard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
at the time that
From this reading When Tom started out of the house he was surprised to see Willard Morris leaning over the gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was dressing he tried to think of some way in which to get hold of that automobile, and, although he hadn’t succeeded by breakfast time, he nevertheless went downstairs to the morning meal in high spirits.
WILLARDnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading AND SO HAS WILLARD That ought to have settled the matter; but, although Tom, refusing comfort from his mother, went to bed telling himself that it was going to be the paper mill after all, somehow the next morning brought renewed hope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve been waiting for you,” announced Willard.
