used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
brought into existence
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
Dr
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From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a young female
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
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 Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
Houston'snounUS /ˈhjuːstənz/
possessive form of “houston” — the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
marathonsnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːnz/
plural of “marathon” — any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
a particular point in time
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
prefigured
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From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The mother slept and the new born was in competent hands.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a thin cry of life in the nursery of the Houston farm house.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Mrs. Houston's heart had revealed an unsuspected weakness and the baby had not only neglected to head itself towards the gates of life as all proper little marathons should, but had exhibited a state of suspended animation for at least twenty minutes after its arrival at the goal.
weedyadjectiveUS /ˈwiːdi/
abounding with or resembling weeds
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Houston, a farmer more prosperous and enterprising than his somewhat weedy appearance prefigured, beckoned Dr. Anna into the dining-room, where a sleepy but interested "hired girl" had brought hot coffee and sandwiches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The battle had lasted little over three hours, but every moment had been fraught with anxiety for the doctor and the husband.
