used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE.--PART II.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE.--PART II.
(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 "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE.--PART II.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
true confidential information
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
DOGGIEnounUS /ˈdɔːɡi/
informal terms for dogs
From this reading OLD DOGGIE.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
I'm
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From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE.--PART II.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
not any; not one
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE.--PART II.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
refrain from harming
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And as for poor old Rover, I'm sure he meant no harm."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
at the time that
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Molly is too sharp by half," said aunty, the following evening, when she was preparing to go on with her story.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We _had_ to stay there all night--that was the result of Mary's conversation with the driver, the details of which I may spare you.
