used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF STRANGE HAPPENINGS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
for the reason that
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
HAPPENINGSnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading A NIGHT OF STRANGE HAPPENINGS.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF STRANGE HAPPENINGS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF STRANGE HAPPENINGS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A NIGHT OF STRANGE HAPPENINGS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
a special situation
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I never realized before what mother has to go through with every day.
Winn's
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From this reading Winn's preparations for the night were of the simplest description, because he had so little to prepare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy tried to console himself with this thought.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "If I had provisions I should have to cook," he said to himself; "and if there is one thing in this world meaner than another it is cooking.
