used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
beautifullest
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From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
dampenedverbUS /ˈdæmpənd/
past form of “dampen” — suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
Kingdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
Marjorie
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From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
the season of growth
From this reading “Spring it,” said Kingdon, not looking particularly expectant.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a rainy afternoon, and the children were amusing themselves in the living-room.
belonging to which person
From this reading “Oh, a really good one,” declared Marjorie, whose enthusiasm was never dampened by King’s preliminary lack of interest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “KING,” said Marjorie, suddenly, “I have the beautifullest idea in the world!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is it one of your crazy ones, or a really good one?”
