used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT FOR A BURGLAR.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
BURGLARnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading CAUGHT FOR A BURGLAR.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT FOR A BURGLAR.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
take in solid food
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAUGHT FOR A BURGLAR.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
the act of departing
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
He's
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From this reading "He's been worrying," she said to Mary, "principally about town news.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
MurdochnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "He's been worrying," she said to Mary, "principally about town news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
on one occasion
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading "He's been worrying," she said to Mary, "principally about town news.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He's been worrying," she said to Mary, "principally about town news.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
carry out
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "He's been worrying," she said to Mary, "principally about town news.
precisely as stated
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She seemed very placidly to take it for granted that things were going properly in the _Eagle_ office.
at the time that
From this reading Supper was ready when Jack and Mary went into the house, and Mrs. Murdoch was eager that they should eat at once.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her husband had been ill before, and the paper had somehow lived along, and she was not the kind of woman to fret about it.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading "He's been worrying," she said to Mary, "principally about town news.
