used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CUT, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
(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 Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CUT, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
any thing at all
From this reading 'Could Reginald have sent him for anything?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What could be the matter?
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
cloaks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A CUT, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could be the matter?
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A CUT, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Could Reginald have sent him for anything?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Could Reginald have sent him for anything?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
hoodsnounUS /hʊdz/
plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A CUT, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What could be the matter?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
pantomimenounUS /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
Ponto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
Reginald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Could Reginald have sent him for anything?
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
cut with a saw
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading 'Could Reginald have sent him for anything?
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What could be the matter?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
in the direction of
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could be the matter?
at the time that
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
whineverbUS /waɪn/
move with a whining sound
From this reading Ponto, at all events, seemed to think it of much importance, for he never ceased to pull their skirts and whine an entreaty, and go through the pantomime of running off in a great hurry--never farther than the threshold--until he saw the girls put on their cloaks and hoods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gravely he sat on his tail, looking at them with patient eyes, and, when the door was opened, sprang off madly towards the pond.
