used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
anew
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
Betty
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From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
DEEPENSverbUS /ˈdiːpənz/
third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
doesn't
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From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
at any time
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
GoopnounUS /ɡuːp/
any thick, viscous matter
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
march in a procession
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
by chance
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
a particular point in time
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
on one occasion
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
Post'snounUS /poʊsts/
possessive form of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
she'll
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From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
she's
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From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
shovelsnounUS /ˈʃʌvəlz/
plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE MYSTERY DEEPENS AT least once every week Betty dropped into Mrs. Post’s room to talk over the progress of their charges and the state of the house in general.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Maybe she’ll decide to stop studying and teach for a while,” suggested the optimistic Mrs. Post.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading “The Goop is as bad as ever,” Betty complained one windy afternoon in March.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ve just been up in her room--she’s begun again throwing whatever she doesn’t need at the moment under her bed, and whenever she’s in a hurry or especially happy at meal times she shovels things in with her knife.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think she ought to be allowed to stay here another year?”
