used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir," she answered, "quite time, I should think.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
(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 "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
breakfast-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
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 Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
Mouseyadjective
infested with mice
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
MOUSEY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
on one occasion
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
by chance
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes, sir," she answered, "quite time, I should think.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes, sir," she answered, "quite time, I should think.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," she answered, "quite time, I should think.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
express a supposition
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
express in words
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, sir," she answered, "quite time, I should think.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Being in black, she will not want many new garments—a couple of washing blouses and a new hat perhaps."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well," the old man said; "you had better see about making the purchases at once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
which person or people
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will that give time in which to get the few new things she requires?" he added, turning to Maria, who had been summoned to clear the table.
produce a literary work
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," she answered, "quite time, I should think.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PREPARING FOR MOUSEY'S VISIT "IT is Wednesday now; suppose we write and tell your I aunt to expect you next Monday?" suggested Mr. Harding to Mousey the following morning as he rose from the breakfast-table.
