used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
Anson's
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From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
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 LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
divisible by two
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
the act of departing
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
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 LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
engage in
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
mustn't
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From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
Polly
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From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, won't you, Bobby?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
an educational institution
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Aunt Polly promised to help them make molasses candy that afternoon, and that cheered them up somewhat.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Now if it snows between now and the time school is out, come home without going to Mrs. Anson's," said Mother Blossom, following Meg and Bobby to the door.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Remember, won't you, Bobby?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LOST IN THE STORM Of course the twins were wild to go, too; but even if Dot had not had a cold, the walk would have been much too long for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It gets dark early you know, and you mustn't be out alone in that deserted section in a storm or after dark.
