used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
Betty
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From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
placed crosswise
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
Eva
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From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
Eva's
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From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
he's
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From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
mummynounUS /ˈmʌmi/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
NEIGHBOURSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
Pussie
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From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
resolute-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Boy does want me; he wants me for a chum, mummy, and I think he's nice!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
in or at the place that
From this reading Pussie has a sad trick of poking in her nose where she's not wanted," said Eva's mother; but the child, restored to confidence, raised indignant protest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Betty carefully deposited Eva on one of the boxes which littered the floor and explained her presence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading NEW NEIGHBOURS A resolute-looking little woman faced Betty as she crossed the threshold of the door of the new neighbour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was kind of you to bring her back.
