used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
(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 THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
Janet
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From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Mrs. Todd was a splendid listener and a very understanding woman.
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 Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mrs. Todd was a splendid listener and a very understanding woman.
express in words
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Mrs. Todd was a splendid listener and a very understanding woman.
unguidedadjective
not subject to guidance or control after launching
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
precisely as stated
From this reading Janet plunged into a recital of Peter's life, or at least that portion of it that she knew, and before very long the amusement changed to interest and then to pity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Todd was a splendid listener and a very understanding woman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
at the time that
From this reading "What kinds of books does he like to read?" she asked, when Janet paused for breath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Todd let her horse trot along unguided through the dusk and settled back in her seat, with a look of amused expectation on her face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Todd was a splendid listener and a very understanding woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OWNER "And now, you amazing child, tell me all you know about Peter."
