used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
anew
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
(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 I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob, as usual, lay at her feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob, as usual, lay at her feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob, as usual, lay at her feet.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
lacking funds
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Bob, as usual, lay at her feet.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
I'll
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From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
and nothing more
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bob, as usual, lay at her feet.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
and nothing more
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "There!" cried she, as with a loud snap her needle broke for the third time; "there it goes again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Bob, as usual, lay at her feet.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cynthia sat in her own room by the bed, which was covered with presents in various stages of completion; some tied up and marked, ready to be sent, others only half finished, and one or two but just begun.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading I believe I'll give up this wretched frame and all the other things that are not finished, and go to Boston this morning.
a late time of life
From this reading It was four years later, and it was again the day before Christmas.
