used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
Betty
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From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
bickeredverbUS /ˈbɪkərd/
past form of “bicker” — argue over petty things
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
coughedverbUS /kɔːft/
past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
your parents
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
foretellingnounUS /fɔːrˈtelɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
Guerin
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From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
I'll
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From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
Lieson
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From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
locustsnounUS /ˈloʊkəsts/
plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
and nothing more
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Never knew folks had colds in summer, but I got one for sure."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
uninvitingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
neither attractive nor tempting
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading "Guess I'll go over and see Doc Guerin an' get him to give me something for this cold," Wapley mumbled, after a particularly violent paroxysm.
Wapley
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From this reading Lieson and Mr. Peabody bickered incessantly, and Wapley, who had taken cold, coughed noisily.
at the time that
From this reading NURSE AND PATIENT WHEN the next Sunday came round the shrill song of the locusts began early, foretelling a hot day.
which person or people
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
wretchedlyadverbUS /ˈretʃɪdli/
in a wretched manner
From this reading The heat and the flies and the general uninviting appearance of the breakfast table irritated Betty more than usual, and only consideration for Mrs. Peabody, who looked wretchedly ill, kept her at the table through the meal.
