used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was no wonder that he looked grim and cross.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
travel across or pass over
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
Donovan
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From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
at any time
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
engage in
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was no wonder that he looked grim and cross.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
cut with a saw
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
an educational institution
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
two times
From this reading He looked twice as grim and twice as cross as he had ever looked before to Mrs. Donovan as he came down the steps.
precisely as stated
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the day before it seemed to her that many dangers might lie in wait for Mary Rose and Mrs. Donovan had discovered that Mary Rose was very rare and precious.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
at the time that
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She watched her from the window and her eyes opened wide in astonishment when she saw Mary Rose stop and wait for Mr. Wells.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mary Rose went to school the next morning Mrs. Donovan had half a mind to walk with her and make sure that she arrived there safely.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But it was no wonder that he looked grim and cross.
