used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
anew
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
CricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE SUMMER.
everybody's
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From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
full of life and energy
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "He looks so ridiculous.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE SUMMER.
and nothing more
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
prize-fighter's
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From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading "He looks so ridiculous.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "He looks so ridiculous.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE END OF THE SUMMER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE SUMMER.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two weeks later everything was running again as usual.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If it only will grow out a _little_, before mamma gets home," mourned Cricket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kenneth, quite recovered, was as lively as possible, though he was a funny looking little object, with his lovely golden curls, to everybody's great grief, cropped as close to his head as a prize-fighter's.
