used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
Connor
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From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
Darrell
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From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
Drayton
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From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
new-madeadjective
newly made
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
by chance
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
approval to do something
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
sight-seeing
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From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
be seated
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
sitting-room
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From this reading Miss Drayton coaxed her sister to lie down on the couch in the pleasant sitting-room.
carry out
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Anne was hesitating to ask permission to go out, fearing to be refused or questioned, the matter was settled in the simplest possible way.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That afternoon Pat went sight-seeing with a new-made friend, Darrell Connor, and his father.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will draw the curtains," she said; "perhaps if it be dark and quiet, you will fall asleep.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Anne, you may sit in your bedroom or take your doll for a walk."
