used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
ATTICnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
down-stairs
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From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
go away from a place
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
a particular point in time
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading No reason; but undoubtedly a prejudice.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course, she would see them before long, but she did not like to leave the matter to chance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading No reason; but undoubtedly a prejudice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
at the time that
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was no reason why she should not simply go to their front door, and knock and ask for them.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Her most earnest wish, for the moment, was to see her two friends next door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A GATHERING IN THE ATTIC When Bonnie May went down-stairs and learned that Mrs. Baron had gone out calling, she entered her own room and pushed her door partly shut, so that she would be invisible to any one passing.
