used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
(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 He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
EASTMANnounUS /ˈiːstmən/
United States inventor of a dry-plate process of developing photographic film and of flexible film (his firm introduced roll film) and of the box camera and of a process for color photography (1854-1932)
From this reading ROSY FRANCES EASTMAN MARY.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
divisible by two
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
apart from; not including
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
set up or found
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading ROSY FRANCES EASTMAN MARY.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
the act of departing
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
how
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From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
be the source of pain
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ROSY FRANCES EASTMAN MARY.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
and nothing more
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
Parlin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
Prudy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
worried and uneasy
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
ROSYadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading ROSY FRANCES EASTMAN MARY.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
be seated
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
not in physical motion
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Every motion seemed to hurt her, and sometimes she cried if any one even jarred the sofa suddenly.
Susy's
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From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
precisely as stated
From this reading Prudy had enjoyed a great many rides in Susy's beautiful sleigh; but now the doctor forbade her going out, except for very short distances, and even then, he said, she must sit in her mother's lap.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted her to lie down nearly all the time, and keep very quiet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first, Mrs. Parlin wondered how it would be possible to keep such a restless child quiet; but she found, as time passed, and the disease made progress, that poor little Prudy was only too glad to lie still.
