used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
(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 And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
in a state of sleep
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
one or the other of two
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading The twins were plainly offended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
PipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The twins were plainly offended.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
express in speech
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
express in words
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
male cat
From this reading And in the morning the attitude of both Helen and Tom closed Ruth's lips on all subjects.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The twins were plainly offended.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The twins were plainly offended.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ruth felt that, after what had gone on at the ball at Alexandria Bay, she had better not wake Helen up to tell her about the strange launch that had landed at the Kingdom of the Pipes.
at the time that
From this reading A DEMAND IS MADE Helen had gone to bed when Ruth went into their bedroom that morning, and either she was asleep or did not want to speak to her chum.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why?
