used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
anew
From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
(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 Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
a young person of either sex
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
set up or found
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
a young female
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
engage in
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
absolutely essential
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
not any; not one
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
be seated
From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
carry out
From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
to-day
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From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Better take a nap and not try to sit up again to-day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading WELCOME VISITORS.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His sister had told him no more than was necessary of the scene an hour earlier, so that he was more than surprised to find the child in bed and oh, so tired!
accept gladly
From this reading WELCOME VISITORS.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
at the time that
From this reading When the Doctor went up to Mary's room after luncheon to make his usual visit, he found a very quiet little girl waiting for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear that you stayed up too long this morning, little one.
