used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
(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 Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
a youthful male person
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
Chowne
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From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
the act of departing
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
home-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
loavesnounUS /loʊvz/
plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
on one occasion
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
recurring again and again
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
for a short time
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
smuggler'snounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
possessive form of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
precisely as stated
From this reading He repeated this to me two or three times, and it made a very unpleasant impression that troubled me a very great deal.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It would, my boy, but I am not so sanguine as I was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
at the time that
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
which person or people
From this reading Bob Chowne, who was shortly going up to London to study at one of the hospitals, came over one evening, and we all three, as in the old days, had tea at the smuggler's cottage, Mother Bonnet beaming upon us, and never looking so pleased as when we wanted more of one of her home-made loaves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But it would be such a pity, father," I exclaimed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That terrible night shook me a great deal, and if it were not for the thought of you I should give up at once."
