used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
in the past
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
behindhandadjective
behind schedule
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
(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 "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
Carlton
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From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
at any time
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
How
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From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
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 "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
on one occasion
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
by chance
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
a human being
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
RedingverbUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “rede” — give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "How he is altered," said Charles, "since I first knew him!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
make steady
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
tabbies
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From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Altered!" cried Sheffield; "he was a playful kitten once, and now he is one of the dullest old tabbies I ever came across."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
a Caucasian
From this reading A few days later, Carlton, Sheffield, and Reding were talking together after dinner out of doors about White.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
a late time of life
From this reading "Altered for the better," said Charles; "he has now a steady sensible way of talking; but he was not a very wise person two years ago; he is reading, too, really hard."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He has some reason," said Sheffield, "for he is sadly behindhand; but there is another cause of his steadiness which perhaps you know."
