(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 “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
ArithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
(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 “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
one or the other of two
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
flaggedverbUS /flæɡd/
inflected form of “flag” — communicate or signal with a flag
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
How's
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From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
Pietro
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From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
Rafael
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From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
taffynounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
tinkverb
make or emit a high sound
From this reading “Better, I tink,” Pietro reported stolidly, his thoughts all on peanuts to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
to-night
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From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Eleanor Watson had forgotten to bring either peanuts or taffy to their class, and the Arithmetic lesson flagged in consequence, until finally, in despair, she sent Rafael out to buy some refreshments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY MEANS THE Terrible Ten began it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Pietro Senior had slipped on the ice on his way home from work and sprained his wrist badly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How’s your father to-night, Pietro?” she asked, while they waited.
