used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
DustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
grown-up
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From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
medicine-makers
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From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
not any; not one
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
have in common
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
Sitting-Always
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From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
express in words
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
at the time that
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The awkward part of it was that no one could tell which of the medicine-makers had brought about the cure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading HOW THE WOLVES SANG Next day, Sitting-Always had recovered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dusty Star went about with an uncomfortable sense that, sooner or later, he would be punished for his share in the performance.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet as the day went on and nothing happened, he felt more and more bewildered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading It had been a splendid piece of frolic; and when you had enjoyed yourself in an extra special way, it generally happened that the grown-up people would come down heavily upon you.
