used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEDICAL FRIEND.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
for the reason that
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
(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 This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
confined by bonds
From this reading "We're bound to eat, Carrots.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
CarrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
take in solid food
From this reading "We're bound to eat, Carrots.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
else
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From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
a social unit living together
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A MEDICAL FRIEND.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
Ikey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading A MEDICAL FRIEND.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
Mose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
not any; not one
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
Pearson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
except for; apart from
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
sha'n't
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From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
smokin
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From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
in the near future
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
we'll
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From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
We're
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From this reading "We're bound to eat, Carrots.
we've
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From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
at the time that
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This unexpected addition to their family had a good effect on Carrots, because it made him more careful of his money, almost uncomfortably so, Teddy thought, when, having reached Mose Pearson's, the junior member of the firm questioned whether it would not be better to have no breakfast, in order to save time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see now we've got Ikey on hand we'll have to be careful of the money; else we sha'n't get that stand very soon."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you want to be so awful careful of your money, you might give up smokin' cigarettes," Teddy replied.
