used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
quickly and without warning
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
Billie
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From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
Claudia
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From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have no right to say such things.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
MOTHERSnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
not any; not one
From this reading “You have no right to say such things.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
one's
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From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “You have no right to say such things.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
express in words
From this reading “You have no right to say such things.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You have no right to say such things.”
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “You have no right to say such things.”
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Pat!” exclaimed Claudia, abruptly recalled from her own thoughts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
which person or people
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Pat said it in a mild and thoughtful manner, as she and Claudia exercised Billie in the Park to try and keep his figure within reasonable bounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
a late time of life
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
but in spite of that
From this reading Sisters who are not yet out and three years one’s junior must be kept in order.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A MOTHERS’ MEETING “Our respected mother has what you would call a tarnished reputation.”
