used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
immediately past
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
free from harm or evil
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
believed likely
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
thanklessadjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkləs/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should think that was bad enough!" cried the colonel, furiously.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To repay the benefits she has received in this way--it is disgraceful."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
which person or people
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "After what had happened she could not stay, and would undoubtedly have gone sooner or later, but I had anticipated something worse than an attempt at rescue."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I suspected that she would not be here this morning," he said, at last.
a late time of life
From this reading "The thankless, treacherous creature, who has lived with us for years and been treated like a child of the house!
