used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
for the reason that
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
CHICKENnounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
a young person of either sex
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
someone who is a detective
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
else
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From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
HARDINGnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will, Mother."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
JANE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I will, Mother."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
the middle of the day
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
participate in games or sport
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
postoffice
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From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
an educational institution
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Chicken Little called back, but she came near forgetting it because she had something else on her mind.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She never could keep two things on her mind at the same time successfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There will probably be a letter from Frank or Marian on the afternoon train."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CHICKEN LITTLE JANE AND DICK HARDING PLAY PROVIDENCE "Jane," called Mrs. Morton as the child was starting back to school one noon a few days after the wedding, "go by the postoffice on your way home and ask for the mail.
