used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
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 “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
expoundingnounUS /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
set up or found
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
GainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
goblinsnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪnz/
plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
iligant
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From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
intirely
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From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
it's
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From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
Maggie
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From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had done a great deal of thinking and found much satisfaction in expounding her theories to Maggie, the housemaid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not been long from the old country and was full of superstitious ideas about fairies and goblins.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Sure, whatever it was, it’s bad enough that they destroyed me iligant bonnet,” she remarked, as the two girls lingered over their early luncheon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Peter Pan Gains a New Idea._ ALL this time nurse had been revolving the occurrences of the two previous nights in her own mind without, however, arriving at any definite conclusion.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “But worse it is that poor John’s wits was nearly gone intirely.”
