used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
Bethany's
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From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
dearly loved
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
GrandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
homecomingnounUS /ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/
an annual school or university reunion for graduates
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
full of life and energy
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The pigeon stared still more severely.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
the middle of the day
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading The pigeon stared still more severely.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
an educational institution
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The pigeon stared still more severely.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
not in physical motion
From this reading The pigeon stared still more severely.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
Sukey
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From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Princess Sukey stood severely staring at the Judge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
to-day
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From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime the Judge, sitting comfortably back in his chair, was occupied with his own thoughts, and uncommonly lively thoughts they were, judging by his face.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was in his favorite place—in his own study, with his own dear books, in his own capacious armchair, and with his door wide open for little Bethany’s noon homecoming.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet time for her to come, and to-day she would be late, for she had warned “Daddy Grandpa” that she must stay for a few minutes after school to talk about a birthday party that one of her schoolmates was about to give.
