used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
(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 In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
Betty
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From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
Betty's
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From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Father was told quietly by Mother.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father was told quietly by Mother.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Father was told quietly by Mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
qualmnoun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
with low volume
From this reading Father was told quietly by Mother.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
an educational institution
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
stampededverbUS /stæmˈpiːdɪd/
past form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She intended to go on through the day, as her mother advised her, with as much quiet dignity as she could command, discussing the matter with no one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Father was told quietly by Mother.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father was told quietly by Mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
at the time that
From this reading Peggy, however, referred to the conversation of the day before when she met her by her locker, next to Betty’s.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the good, steadfast atmosphere of a sensible home, whose heads were not easily stampeded, Betty felt better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Betty’s sleep was troubled that night and it was with many an inward qualm that she started to school the next morning.
