aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
in the past
From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
Banbury
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From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
black-and-whiteadjective
lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yes, for three whole days Susan had been in bed.
didn't
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From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
dollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, for three whole days Susan had been in bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Four days ago Susan and Grandfather had come home from Banbury.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
and nothing more
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
quiltnounUS /kwɪlt/
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
Susan
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From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yes, for three whole days Susan had been in bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
to-day
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From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But to-day she meant not only to be up and dressed, but to go downstairs as well, for to-day was Thanksgiving Day, and to stay in bed on such an occasion was something Susan didn’t intend to do.
at the time that
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Yes, for three whole days Susan had been in bed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day, and Susan woke, sat up in bed, and looked about her.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, for three whole days Susan had been in bed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Beside her, on the quilt, lay the black-and-white shawl dolly, and, if you remember that she came out to play only when Susan was ailing, then you will know, without being told, that Susan had been ill.
