used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
a man of refinement
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
a young female
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
Harold
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From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
be the source of pain
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
marblesnounUS /ˈmɑːrbəlz/
a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
on the contrary
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
cut with a saw
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
express in words
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
an educational institution
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
a person, without saying who
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
That's
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From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
up to a particular time
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since it was Saturday, Mabel did not have to go to school, and she amused herself as best she could in the garden.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The fact that they hurt her knuckles did not deter her from making up her mind to keep on till she could do as well as Harold.
which person or people
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
belonging to which person
From this reading She was so absorbed in this employment that she did not hear the gate open, nor see who had entered, till she heard someone close beside her, say: “That’s a pretty good shot for a little girl,” and looking up, she saw a gentleman whose face looked rather familiar.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished that Harold would come down, but she concluded that, until he did, she would occupy herself by playing marbles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Worn out with his grief, Harold slept rather late the next morning, and Mrs. Ford would not have him disturbed.
