used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
couldn't
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From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
having the place or position changed
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
a boy or man
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
set up or found
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
FROCKnounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
a young female
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
the act of giving
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
immediately past
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
engage in
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
the middle of the day
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
by chance
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
self-repression
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING A FROCK It might have been, and should have been, apparent to the several members of the Baron household that Bonnie May had been giving an admirable exhibition of self-repression from the moment she had entered the house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Mrs. Baron couldn’t possibly have realized how Bonnie May had been accustomed to divide her hours between sleeping and waking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
at the time that
From this reading A change came at last--when Mrs. Baron disturbed the reading of the play and announced, at nine o’clock, that it was “high time for a little girl to be in bed.”
which person or people
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
belonging to which person
From this reading The guest had spent her life among player people, whose active hours begin at noon or later, and who do not deem the day ended until after midnight--sometimes far later than midnight.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Nor had it been found convenient--or needful--by Bonnie May’s fellow workers to make any exception to the rule on her behalf.
