used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have dozed a good deal today.
(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 “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “I have dozed a good deal today.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading “I have dozed a good deal today.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
a young female
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I have dozed a good deal today.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have dozed a good deal today.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
Millicent
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From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Yes, I feel better now,” she said.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
with speed
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, I feel better now,” she said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading “I have dozed a good deal today.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mark called that evening, as he had promised, upon Mrs. Cunningham.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl looked quickly at him to see if there was any sarcasm in the question, but it was evident that the inquiry was made in earnest.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I feel better now,” she said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope that you feel all the better for your day's rest, Millicent,” he said.
