used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Molly was on hand soon after breakfast.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Molly was on hand soon after breakfast.
breakfast-table
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From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
else
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From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
divisible by two
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
every person
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
give expression to
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Molly was on hand soon after breakfast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
immediately past
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
engage in
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
Ned
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From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
not any; not one
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Molly was on hand soon after breakfast.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
in the near future
From this reading Molly was on hand soon after breakfast.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
SpudnounUS /spʌd/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
there's
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From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
precisely as stated
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
(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 The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Brooks had instructed the players to spend the morning in whatever way was customary, but not to tire themselves.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading “We shall be very proud to have that, Molly,” said Sandy, “but there’s something else I think we ought to have as a reward for winning――if we do win.”
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading MOLLY WAVES A FLAG If Ned wished to avoid explanations regarding the recovery of his money he could have had no better time to make his announcement than at the breakfast-table that morning, for everyone was far too interested in the event of the afternoon to do more than express congratulations.
woozyadjectiveUS /ˈwuːzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading The silk flag was finished to the last stitch and looked very well even if, as Spud insisted, the W was woozy.
