used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in spite of everything Trixey could not quite overcome her homesickness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
a young person of either sex
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
dessed
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From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
remove the dust from
From this reading Maybe she had got some dust in ’em.”
a quad with a square body
From this reading Maybe she had got some dust in ’em.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Maybe she had got some dust in ’em.”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maybe she had got some dust in ’em.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading But in spite of everything Trixey could not quite overcome her homesickness.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
immediately past
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
in order that something should not happen
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
engage in
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
by chance
From this reading Maybe she had got some dust in ’em.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in spite of everything Trixey could not quite overcome her homesickness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
win a victory over
From this reading But in spite of everything Trixey could not quite overcome her homesickness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But in spite of everything Trixey could not quite overcome her homesickness.
rednessnounUS /ˈrednəs/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Maybe she had got some dust in ’em.”
hurting
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of everything Trixey could not quite overcome her homesickness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
Trixey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This went on for weeks, until at last, in a fit of remorse lest she had been guilty of a lie, the conscientious child burst out:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
at the time that
From this reading Many times a day she disappeared from sight and was gone a long time, and when she came back there was a mysterious redness about her eyes, which she said, by way of explanation, were “kind of sore, she dessed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Trixey did not thrive well in her new home, though everything which human ingenuity could devise was done to make her happy and contented.
