used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
(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 Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
the act of departing
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
else
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From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
in the near future
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
carry out
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course she did not get into mischief during these busy days,--there was no time for it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruby thoroughly enjoyed all the preparations that were being made for her departure.
at the time that
From this reading It was only when Ruby had nothing else to think about that she devised plans for mischief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every day, and a great many times a day, the little trunk would be opened and something more put into its hungry mouth, and it was soon quite full of the things which Ruby was to take with her.
