used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
(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 HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
for the reason that
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
clothing in general
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
Dolornoun
(poetry) painful grief
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
a young female
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
Gretta
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From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
Happie
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From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
HAPPIE'S
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From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
not any; not one
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
Polly
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From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Don Dolor was led out, Happie saw the force of his christening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
a special situation
From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
a source of difficulty
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
unloveliness
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From this reading "Oh, the poor thing!" cried Happie, instantly loving him because of his unloveliness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
at the time that
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Happie was satisfied with this concession; she expected no greater enthusiasm from Bob on the subject of a mere girl.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Polly said, without intent to be funny, that "he was more like a clothes horse"; the framework of his anatomy was nearly as fully in evidence.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading HAPPIE'S TEMPTATION WHEN it was all over, and "the rest" had been met by easy and reassuring stages, Bob said that he believed Gretta _was_ worth the trouble.
