used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
Ann
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Yes; I think I had better go at once," he announced decisively.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
(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 THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading "Yes; I think I had better go at once," he announced decisively.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes; I think I had better go at once," he announced decisively.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
the act of departing
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
on one occasion
From this reading "Yes; I think I had better go at once," he announced decisively.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
except for; apart from
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE EVIL GENIUS "I think I had better go up to the hotel to prepare the girls for what has happened," suggested Mr. Brown a short time afterward.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The doctor will be here in a few minutes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann seemed surprised at the thought of his leaving her alone with Mollie, and said so.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; I think I had better go at once," he announced decisively.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can do nothing for you or for Mollie, but I can save the girls from the shock of returning to find their houseboat damaged and their friend so ill."
