used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
darnsnounUS /dɑːrnz/
plural of “darn” — something of little value
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
at any time
From this reading That first day was the longest, I think, I ever knew."
exultantlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltəntli/
in an exultant manner
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
a young female
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
Gloriana
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From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
destroyed or killed
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
hasn't
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From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
heaped-up
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From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
provoking horror
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That first day was the longest, I think, I ever knew."
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading That first day was the longest, I think, I ever knew."
engage in
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "That first day was a horrible nightmare," the older girl emphatically declared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
PussnounUS /pʊs/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
Susie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
Tabitha
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From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That first day was the longest, I think, I ever knew."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading That first day was the longest, I think, I ever knew."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But really, Puss, time hasn't dragged as slowly as I feared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That first day was the longest, I think, I ever knew."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading UNWELCOME GUESTS "Well, one whole week is gone," said Tabitha exultantly, as she bent over the heaped-up mending basket one hot afternoon, and tried to make neat darns of the gaping holes in the heels of Susie's stockings.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and half of the first day of the second week," Gloriana replied cheerily.
