used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As saucy as ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading You won't dare, some day."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You won't dare, some day."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
at any time
From this reading "As saucy as ever.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
and nothing more
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
a unit of instruction
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
McCosh
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From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
MilkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
not any; not one
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "As saucy as ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You won't dare, some day."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Marjorie studied, Morris kept his eyes on a book that he did not read; neither spoke for fully three quarters of an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marjorie studied with no pretence: Master McCosh had said that Miss West studied in fifteen minutes to more purpose than any other of her class did in an hour.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You won't dare, some day."
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She did not study, she was absorbed; she had no existence excepting in the lesson; just now there had been no other world for her than the wondrous Milky Way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You won't dare, some day."
