used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
not being in a specified place
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
set up or found
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
JUNE'SnounUS /dʒuːnz/
possessive form of “june” — the month following May and preceding July
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
MAMMYnoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
q'snounUS /kjuːz/
possessive form of “q” — the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
S'snounUS /ˈesɪz/
possessive form of “s” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
an educational institution
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
Sneezernoun
a person who sneezes
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
a male human offspring
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose was not so sure--especially about her "q's" and capital "S's."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN MAMMY JUNE'S ROOM Russ and Rose had both got up very early the day after Christmas, for their minds were filled with the idea of helping Mammy June.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The poor old woman's anxiety should be relieved, and the two oldest of the Bunker children were determined that they would relieve it regarding her son, "Sneezer," if that were possible.
produce a literary work
From this reading At least, Russ wrote them, for by now he had learned at school to write a very good hand.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading So Russ found some cardboard boxes that had held certain of their Christmas presents, and he tore these apart and they wrote carefully a message to the old woman's absent son on both faces of these cards.
