used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
on or to one side
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But we must be very, very careful about what we do.
for the reason that
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
(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 "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we must be very, very careful about what we do.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
cannot
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From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But we must be very, very careful about what we do.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
CROUPnounUS /kruːp/
a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
DIPLOMATISTnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But we must be very, very careful about what we do.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
Eleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But we must be very, very careful about what we do.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
PHILANTHROPICadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "The more I think of the plan," she said, "the better I like it!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
Thorpedykes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As soon as she had a chance, Mrs. Cliff took Willy aside and told her that she had determined to adopt her advice about the Thorpedykes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
precisely as stated
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we must be very, very careful about what we do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If Miss Eleanor suspects that I invite them to come to my house because I think they are poor, she will turn into solid stone, and we will find we cannot move her an inch,--but I think I can manage it!
WILLY
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From this reading WILLY CROUP AS A PHILANTHROPIC DIPLOMATIST Mrs. Cliff was late to breakfast that day, and the reason was that thinking so much about what Willy had said to her she had been very slow in dressing.
