used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
react verbally
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
recognizable; marked
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We must do what the Doctor orders."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
divisible by two
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
JONITZA
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From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
Jonitza's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
go away from a place
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must do what the Doctor orders."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We must do what the Doctor orders."
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
Popescu
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From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
express in words
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
a male human offspring
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
in the near future
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
a special situation
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
hard to endure
From this reading Jonitza had been a trifle interested at first, then he had grumbled, and, finally, he had resumed the languid air that was so peculiarly trying to those about him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was one thing in particular that he rebelled against even in his languid state and that was the fact that every afternoon he was now bundled up and ordered out-of-doors for an hour.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must do what the Doctor orders."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We must do what the Doctor orders."
in the company of; together with
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading JONITZA GETS INTERESTED Evidently the Doctor did see Jonitza's father, for before the week was ended it had been definitely decided that as soon as the weather was a little warmer Mrs. Popescu would leave with her son for a month's stay in the country.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't want to go," he would say every time; and every time his mother would kiss him and answer sweetly, "It is for your own good.
