used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
the state of being absent
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
(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 In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
ConscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
Jane
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From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
Kenneth
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From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
Mamma's
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From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
Marbury
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From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
Marjorie
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From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
not any; not one
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
papa'snounUS /ˈpɑːpɑːz/
possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Conscientious Marjorie looked as if the affairs of the nation rested on her shoulders.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Of course mamma had not known of papa’s absence for the night, as he had been telegraphed for after she had left in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The children looked at each other in blank dismay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mamma’s absence, for one night, really made no difference at all, but they felt as if the bottom had dropped out of the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a moment, Jane came up with a telegram from mamma, saying that she would stay in Marbury all night, as it looked like rain, and Kenneth had a slight cold.
