used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
(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 “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
any thing at all
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
bottle-washer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
ejaculated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
Nathalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
Ophelia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
Page'snounUS /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
RallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
express in words
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nathalie, who had been off on a Pioneer demonstration most of the day, showed her dismay as she exclaimed, “Oh, where is Ophelia?”
which person or people
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nathalie turned, and then with a quick movement sat up as she asked anxiously, “Oh, Mother, has anything happened?”
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading A few days after the Pilgrim Rally, as Nathalie lay in the hammock dreaming day dreams as she was wont to do, her mother came and seated herself in a low chair near by.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Mrs. Page’s worry lines deepened as she answered, “Oh, she is ill.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I should say ‘anything’ has happened,” ejaculated Dick, who was lounging near, ignoring his mother’s gesture to be silent, “for your mother has been chief cook and bottle-washer all day!”
