used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
(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 Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
BalefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
put or send forth
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
Cratchit
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From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
didn't
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From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
the organ of sight
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
a social unit living together
From this reading Scrooge was the Ogre of the family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
how
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From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
immediately past
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
make reference to
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
merrieradjectiveUS /ˈmeriər/
comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
OgrenounUS /ˈoʊɡər/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Scrooge was the Ogre of the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
ScroogenounUS /skruːdʒ/
a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
From this reading Scrooge was the Ogre of the family.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scrooge was the Ogre of the family.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
very small
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
twopencenoun
a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
From this reading Tiny Tim drank it last of all, but he didn't care twopence for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scrooge was the Ogre of the family.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mention of his name cast a dark shadow on the party, which was not dispelled for full five minutes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After it had passed away, they were ten times merrier than before, from the mere relief of Scrooge the Baleful being done with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bob Cratchit told them how he had a situation in his eye for Master Peter, which would bring in, if obtained, full five and sixpence weekly.
