used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
(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 And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
cannot
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From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
Derwent
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From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
divisible by two
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
a woman of refinement
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
engage in
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
a particular point in time
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Certainly," said Mrs Derwent; "it cannot make five minutes' difference.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should like to have some idea of the neighbourhood, and to look in at the church for a moment."
create by training and teaching
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And, after all, even if it did, we could wait for a later train."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You won't find the church open, madam, I'm afraid," said the clerk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mamma," she said, "if you are not tired, might we walk on a little way?
