used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
Bettie
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From this reading So did Marjory, but Bettie was uncertain.
BirthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So did Marjory, but Bettie was uncertain.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
at any time
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jean, however, really liked to go to school.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jean, however, really liked to go to school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean, however, really liked to go to school.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Jean, however, really liked to go to school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
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 "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
Marjory
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From this reading So did Marjory, but Bettie was uncertain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
not any; not one
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
and nothing more
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Jean, however, really liked to go to school.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
an educational institution
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So did Marjory, but Bettie was uncertain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
there'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jean, however, really liked to go to school.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading So did Marjory, but Bettie was uncertain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Birthday Party BUT if Mabel derived little joy from her experience as a heroine, there was at least some satisfaction in knowing that there could be no school on Monday, for Mabel was decidedly partial toward holidays.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "If I ever teach school," she often said, "there'll be two Saturdays every week and no afternoon sessions."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
at the time that
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If," said Bettie, "I could go long enough to know what grade I belonged in it might be interesting; but when you only attend in patches it's sort of mixing.
