(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 "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
in addition
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
in a state of sleep
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
a social unit living together
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late that night, very late.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late that night, very late.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
LIMITSnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading LIMITS.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was late that night, very late.
not any; not one
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
other's
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From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
Polly
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From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
Polly's
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From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was late that night, very late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was late that night, very late.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late that night, very late.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And _now_, Maria, I want to know what is the meaning of all this," said the Doctor.
a Caucasian
From this reading Polly was in bed, and Helen lay in her little white bed also close to Polly's side, so close that the sisters could hold each other's hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They lay asleep now, breathing peacefully, and the Doctor, being satisfied that no serious mischief had happened to any of his family, meant to have it out with his sister-in-law.
