used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
anew
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
(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 Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
Bert
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From this reading “Sure, let’s go in,” said Bert.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
Flossie
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From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
Freddie
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From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Well, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sure, let’s go in,” said Bert.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
and nothing more
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Well, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
RUNAWAYSnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sure, let’s go in,” said Bert.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Well, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
in a strange manner
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure, let’s go in,” said Bert.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
precisely as stated
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
(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, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
in or at the place that
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
which person or people
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Followed by Flossie and Freddie, who did not understand very much about why the other two had delayed, the twins entered the room where the old lady who had acted so strangely about “Baby May” was seated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, as he listened and heard the sound of laughter mingled with the talking, he began to believe that, after all, Mrs. Martin had only called in a friendly way and not to get the baby again.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS “Shall we go in?” asked Nan of her brother in a whisper, after they had stood outside the door a few moments, listening to the voices within the room.
an affirmative
From this reading “Well, I guess so--yes,” he replied.
