used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNDERSTANDING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I should be glad to get away."
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
can't
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From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
dearly loved
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I should be glad to get away."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I should be glad to get away."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
and nothing more
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
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 By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
Pappy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should be glad to get away."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading AN UNDERSTANDING.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Pappy dear," said Miss White to her father, in a playful way, although it was a serious sort of playfulness, "I have a vague feeling that there is a little too much electricity in the atmosphere of this place just at present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By this time she had quite made up that little difference with her father--she did not choose to be left alone at a somewhat awkward crisis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am afraid there may be an explosion; and you know my nerves can't stand much of a shock.
