used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was shy and gentle, and rarely talked.
Ann
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From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was more like a timid child than a woman.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
a social unit living together
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She was shy and gentle, and rarely talked.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
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 She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was more like a timid child than a woman.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
MADGE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was more like a timid child than a woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
with low volume
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading She was shy and gentle, and rarely talked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She was shy and gentle, and rarely talked.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was shy and gentle, and rarely talked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was more like a timid child than a woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MADGE'S OPPORTUNITY Mollie slipped into her place as a member of the little houseboat family as quietly as though she had always been a part of it.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She was more like a timid child than a woman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was shy and gentle, and rarely talked.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She liked to cook, to wash the dishes, to do the things to which she was accustomed, and to be left alone.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading At first the houseboat girls tried to interest her in their amusements, but Miss Jenny Ann persuaded them that it was wiser to let Mollie become accustomed to the change in her life in any way she could.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was more like a timid child than a woman.
