(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 "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
any thing at all
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
a line of approach
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
confined by bonds
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
didn't
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From this reading "I wonder why Sedley didn't light up."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
at any time
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
freshwaternounUS /ˈfreʃwɔːtər/
water that is not salty
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder why Sedley didn't light up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
lagoonsnounUS /ləˈɡuːnz/
plural of “lagoon” — a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I wonder why Sedley didn't light up."
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
Linda
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From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
Sedley
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From this reading "I wonder why Sedley didn't light up."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
star-filled
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From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "No. Father's bound to be in one of them by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE JUNE NIGHT Linda enjoyed the long flight under the June stars between the waves of the freshwater sea and the star-filled lagoons of Lincoln Park, and returned late to the dark house on the avenue.
Whitcomb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you want me to go in and look under all the beds for you?" asked Whitcomb gayly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I wonder why Sedley didn't light up."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder why Sedley didn't light up."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you ever see anything look so inhospitable!" she exclaimed, as her escort ran with her up the steps.
