used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
for the reason that
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
a young female
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
Hadn't
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From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
Kitty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
Linda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
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 Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
absolutely essential
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
the season of growth
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Kitty's Party_ Linda and Mrs. Beach slept soundly that night, in the cheap but comfortable beds in the neat little room not far from the hospital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Linda had insisted upon taking the room for the week, in order that the child might remain at the hospital as long as was necessary.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But both awakened early, the woman because she was longing to see her baby, the girl because she was anxious to fly back to Spring City.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think that you have enough money, Mrs. Beach?" asked the latter, as they left the house together, after paying the landlady.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hadn't I better give you some for your ticket home, and for a telegram to your husband?"
