used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
CricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
Donald
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From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
Eunice
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From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
a boy or man
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
engage in
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
others
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From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
on the contrary
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
rusticated
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From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
express in words
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
a special situation
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever face he put on it, to be rusticated under any circumstances was a hard thing for a proud fellow like Donald, to say nothing of his athletic aspirations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were very silent during luncheon, which was rather an uncomfortable meal, in spite of the older people’s efforts to make it as usual.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few minutes after, Mrs. Ward sent Cricket back to the kitchen with a message to the cook.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading After luncheon, Donald stepped into his father’s office for another word or two, while the others went up-stairs.
but in spite of that
From this reading But Eunice and Cricket were not altogether satisfied yet.
