used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
any thing at all
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
Hugh
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From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
I'd
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From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
I'm
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From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
It's
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From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
and nothing more
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
for more time
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
on the contrary
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
an educational institution
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
in the near future
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
there's
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From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I never did care anything about the ring, Hugh," said Aunt Trudy earnestly, "and there's been trouble enough about it.
Trudy
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From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
be dressed in
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I'm glad enough that this ridiculous idea of hers has been stopped before it went on any longer.
which person or people
From this reading The latter was much surprised to learn that she had lost a ring, and insisted that Sarah, who was rather a favorite of hers, should not be punished.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It's just like Rosemary to want to buy me another, but I'd never wear it, so why should she?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW SCHOOL TERM The next morning, as soon as breakfast was over, the unwilling Sarah was called into conference in the office with her brother and Aunt Trudy.
