used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
rid of obstructions
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
don't
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From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Blue Bonnet tossed her head scornfully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Blue Bonnet tossed her head scornfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wouldn't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, Kitty-Kat.
I'll
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From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
I'm
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From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
Kitty-Kat
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From this reading "I wouldn't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, Kitty-Kat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
long-drawn
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From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
on one occasion
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Blue Bonnet tossed her head scornfully.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
carry out
From this reading If you can go to church with as clear a conscience as mine, I'll take off my hat to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Blue Bonnet tossed her head scornfully.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I wouldn't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, Kitty-Kat.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "I wouldn't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, Kitty-Kat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUNDAY "FOR once in my life," said Blue Bonnet, with a long-drawn sigh, "I'm ready for a day of rest."
wouldn't
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From this reading "I wouldn't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, Kitty-Kat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wouldn't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, Kitty-Kat.
you've
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From this reading "Please don't begin to rest till you've done the dishes," begged Kitty.
