used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Suzanna's mother and the children still lingered at the table.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
Doane
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From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
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 It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father was gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Her father was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Suzanna's mother and the children still lingered at the table.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Suzanna's mother and the children still lingered at the table.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
not one, and not any
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Suzanna's mother and the children still lingered at the table.
stock-takingnoun
reappraisal of a situation or position or outlook
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was a day of stock-taking at the hardware store, and his early presence had been requested by his employer, Job Doane.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
Suzanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
Suzanna's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suzanna's mother and the children still lingered at the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Suzanna's mother and the children still lingered at the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had anticipated none, for surely an Only Child was entitled to many privileges; no rules should be made to bind her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
at the time that
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ONLY CHILD Breakfast the next morning was nearly concluded when Suzanna made her appearance, but she met with no reproof.
