used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A YEAR LATER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Who cares, and then besides, I bet he isn't."
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "Who cares, and then besides, I bet he isn't."
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Who cares, and then besides, I bet he isn't."
consolinglyadverb
in a comforting or consoling manner
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
remove the dust from
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
hemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
provoking horror
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
isn't
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From this reading "Who cares, and then besides, I bet he isn't."
it's
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From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
Katherine
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From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
Kathleen
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From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A YEAR LATER.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
cut with a saw
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
caught or fixed
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Who cares, and then besides, I bet he isn't."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "He may be nice," returned the latter, consolingly, though with much evident distaste to the fact.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
vinegaryadjective
tasting or smelling like vinegar
From this reading "I think it's too horrible to think about," said the former, suddenly, and with a vinegary aspect of countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
which person or people
From this reading "Who cares, and then besides, I bet he isn't."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kathleen was sitting in the swing, and idly pushing a hole in the saw dust, with the toe of her shoe; while Katherine sat on a log hemming a handkerchief, a red rose stuck in her hair, and much thoughtfulness in her face.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A YEAR LATER.
