used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
(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 “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
Bobbsey
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From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
dearly loved
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
how
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From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
and nothing more
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
go away from a place
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
lumberyardnounUS /ˈlʌmbərjɑːrd/
a workplace where lumber is stocked for sale
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
Richard
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From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
express in words
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
an educational institution
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
She's
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From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
a special situation
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She’s a dear, sweet little thing, but—” Mr. Bobbsey did not finish what he started to say.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bobbsey twins had gone to school and the house was quiet—just the place for a sleeping baby.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
(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 “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He and his wife were bending over and looking at the sleeping baby—May Washington, as she had been hastily named.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I can’t understand how any mother would leave such a little, helpless baby like this out in a storm all night,” went on Mr. Bobbsey, as he prepared to go down to his lumberyard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, Richard, what do you think of the latest member of the family?” asked Mrs. Bobbsey.
