used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
CAROLINEadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading CAROLINE NORTON.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
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 Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
a social unit living together
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
FillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
Gloria
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From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
the act of departing
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
NORTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAROLINE NORTON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
make steady
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gloria did not carry out her intention of going to Sandy Isle on the next day to see her old friend, Granny Lindsay.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The weather had changed in the night, and a week of steady rain set in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
at the time that
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The small family were confined to the house, and had to find what amusement they could within doors.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Something of a cold mistrust, Wonderful, and most unjust, Something of a surly fear Fills my soul when he is near.
