used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
Challoner
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From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How happy they looked!
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
How
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From this reading How happy they looked!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How happy they looked!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
mammie
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From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
and nothing more
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
Phillis
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From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How happy they looked!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Phillis spoke out this thought boldly as she ran back to the cottage.
propel through the air
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I wanted to throw an old shoe for luck, mammie," she said, laughing, "only I knew Nan would be so dreadfully shocked.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Challoner heaved a gentle little sigh when in the afternoon the fly carried off Nan and Dick to the station: it brought to her mind another day that would come far too soon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "IT WAS SO GOOD OF YOU TO ASK ME HERE."
