used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
falling-off
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From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nobody looked in on them.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
Judy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nobody looked in on them.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT ADVENTURE.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
not any; not one
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody looked in on them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nobody looked in on them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
express in words
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nobody looked in on them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading Molly and Nance had little to say to each other that night as they undressed for bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
at the time that
From this reading The door to Judy's bedroom at the other end of the sitting room was closed and they were not surprised when she did not call "good night" as was her custom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nance was still filled with hot indignation over Judy's "falling-off" as she called it, and Molly had no heart for conversation.
