used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
Bird's-nest
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From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
set up or found
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
how
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From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
Hyde
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From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
I'd
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From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
LENDSverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
confined on all sides
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
carry out
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had, of course, to be some explanation of the manuscript.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER LENDS A HAND It was quite natural that Nancy should take her problems to Peter Hyde.
at the time that
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I thought I'd have hours and hours to work.
wrinklingverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading More correctly, she did not take them--Peter Hyde discovered them when, a few days later, he found Nancy alone in her Bird's-nest, completely surrounded by sheets of paper, a frown wrinkling her entire face, furiously chewing one end of her pencil.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Nancy told him of the play she was writing, how she had really come to North Hero to finish it!
