used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
(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 But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
in addition
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Remember Grandmother’s Christmas Party and be patient and wait.’
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
dearly loved
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didn't
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From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
Grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading ‘Remember Grandmother’s Christmas Party and be patient and wait.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
how
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From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading ‘Remember Grandmother’s Christmas Party and be patient and wait.’
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
Perkins
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Polly
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past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
To recall to mind.
From this reading ‘Remember Grandmother’s Christmas Party and be patient and wait.’
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But you may also imagine her surprise to find on reaching home that Grandmother had carried Polly into her own room and that Patty was not to see her at all.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ‘Remember Grandmother’s Christmas Party and be patient and wait.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading GRANDMOTHER KING’S CHRISTMAS PARTY Patty was so surprised at everything that had happened that she didn’t know what to think.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘It is Christmas time, Patty,’ said Mother with a smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may imagine how surprised she felt to see her own dear lost Polly Perkins being almost pulled apart in the street by two strange little girls.
