used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
anew
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
(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 Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
Boru
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet and Boru fled to the "widow's walk" to escape.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
comfyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfi/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
remove the dust from
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Janet and Boru fled to the "widow's walk" to escape.
at any time
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Janet and Boru fled to the "widow's walk" to escape.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
IndoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet and Boru fled to the "widow's walk" to escape.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
engage in
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
Martha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
Martha's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
pawsnounUS /pɔːz/
plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Janet and Boru fled to the "widow's walk" to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
a Caucasian
From this reading Indoors all the chairs were turned over, and white sheets covered the rest of the furniture.
which person or people
From this reading Boru, who had a marked respect for Martha's broom, folded his paws over his nose and looked sympathetic.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Janet and Boru fled to the "widow's walk" to escape.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hate house cleaning," Janet complained; "if I ever have a house of my own I will go away on a trip and not come back until there's enough dust to make things look comfy again."
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading PETER Martha was cleaning house; rugs were hanging in the kitchen yard and clouds of dust testified to the strength of her arm.
