used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
Hugh
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From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
JORDANnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
and nothing more
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
kimona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
engage in
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
not any; not one
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
a special situation
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
up to a particular time
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I could see Rosemary was just on the edge of 'nerves' and I figured out that if I did make a mess of it, she might not find it out till the next day, and by that time she might be able to see the humor in the situation."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I never looked at a pattern before, but I took a chance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
at the time that
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And no one was more surprised than I when the thing proved to be cut right," Doctor Hugh confided to Winnie.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading JORDAN LEARNS SOMETHING The kimona was finished without further mishap and packed away in the Christmas box.
