aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
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 The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
fainteradjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntər/
comparative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
engage in
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
portulacanoun
a plant of the genus Portulaca having pink or red or purple or white ephemeral flowers
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
shavingnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
believed likely
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
tableclothsnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθs/
plural of “tablecloth” — a covering spread over a dining table
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The next morning early, before breakfast, Susan ran out on the front porch to view the new day.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Susan watched two rosy little clouds grow fainter and fainter in the pale blue morning sky, and then disappear.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Grandfather had suggested that she go look for “fairy tablecloths” in the grass, but Susan more than half suspected that he wanted her out of the way while he finished shaving.
whisking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She couldn’t help whisking about the room and it did make his hand shake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She leaned over the porch railing and stared down into the bed of gay portulaca that Grandmother tended with such care both night and morning.
