used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
(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 He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
without doubt or question
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
counterpanenoun
decorative cover for a bed
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading * * * * * He first remembers that he was going upstairs.
Fortunata
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From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
the act of departing
From this reading * * * * * He first remembers that he was going upstairs.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
How
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From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
and nothing more
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
magician's
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From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
and nothing more
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
To recall to mind.
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading * * * * * He first remembers that he was going upstairs.
sews
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From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
express in words
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * He first remembers that he was going upstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
on a floor above
From this reading * * * * * He first remembers that he was going upstairs.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Princess Fortunata_ George never was able to remember clearly what happened in the magician's castle.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
which person or people
From this reading How long he was there, whether he felt afraid, whether it was only a dream, whether it was all magic--who knows?--and, after all, what does it matter?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He used afterward to tell the story in bits, and Mother put all the bits together, little by little, just as one sews a counterpane, until there was a whole story.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not ordinary stairs, you know, like those in your house.
