aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Most any time,—about eight generally."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Most any time,—about eight generally."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
BrasnounUS /bræs/
plural of “bra” — an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Most any time,—about eight generally."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
Felix
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From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
move upward
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
be seated
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I never go to bed till I get ready," replied Felix, "and generally I sit up until ten."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Mrs. Le Bras explained that they never read more than an hour in this way; and, as she said this, she replaced the book on the shelf, remarking that it was time for the children to go to bed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, no!" exclaimed Felix: "we are at the most interesting part now."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What time do you rise in the morning?" inquired his uncle.
