used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
absent-mindedness
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From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
ACORNSnounUS /ˈeɪkɔːrnz/
plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
bemoanedverbUS /bɪˈmoʊnd/
past form of “bemoan” — regret strongly
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
he's
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From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
how
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From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
located inward
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
go away from a place
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
OAKSnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
quartered
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From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
an educational institution
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
Tellingham
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From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
Tellingham's
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From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW" Mercy Curtis was one of the older girls quartered in Mrs. Tellingham's suite.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She told her close friends how Doctor Tellingham walked the floor of the inner office and bemoaned his absent-mindedness that had brought disaster upon Mrs. Tellingham and the whole school.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why did she leave the business of renewing the insurance in his charge, in the first place?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Of course, he's a foolish old man without any more head than a pin!
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "I know that Mrs. Tellingham is becoming more worried about the doctor than about the lapsed insurance," said Mercy.
