used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading “My ankle!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
bumpverbUS /bʌmp/
knock against with force or violence
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
bumpsnounUS /bʌmps/
plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
children's
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From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
Ellen
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From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
hen'snounUS /henz/
possessive form of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My ankle!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
and nothing more
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
at the time that
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She lay feeling it proudly, and wishing that Mary Ellen could see it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She hoped, too, it would be bright red or purple, but when she climbed out of bed in search of a mirror, poor little Lydia fell on the floor in a heap and screamed with pain.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The next morning when Lydia woke, the bump on her head felt as big as a hen’s egg.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mary Ellen was always so interested in bumps, and cuts, and bruises, but the children’s summer home, Robin Hill, would not open until next week, and Lydia could only hope the bump was a lasting one.
