(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 VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
Bernadette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
BERNADETTE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
DELAYSnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
Heneman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
not any; not one
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
SCENARIOnounUS /sɪˈnerioʊ/
an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
TEMPERAMENTnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERNADETTE’S TEMPERAMENT DELAYS THE SCENARIO, AND MRS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
VERNON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in the closing scene, the scene in which Bobby was to surpass himself, there came an unexpected hitch, and no other than our friend, Miss Bernadette Vivian, was the cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VERNON MAKES TWO CHILDREN HAPPY It was Monday, the day on which Mr. Joseph Heneman had counted to finish all that part of the picture in which the four children were to appear.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Like most rising artists, Bernadette was temperamental, which, in other words, signifies that she was too easily swayed by her feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And it looked, in the morning, as though he would be right in his reckoning.
