used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
fidgeted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
go across or through
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
in the near future
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
Spellman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
SunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
at the time that
From this reading Ruth Spellman, or “Sunbeam” as she was coming to be called, was so interested in his fairy stories that when the time arrived for her to go to bed she was restless and the mother feared it was something in the nature of a fever that disturbed her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading From the next room the three heard her tossing as children will do when sleep fails to soothe them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Ruth had said her prayers, kissed each good night and lain down on her cot, with the thin blanket spread over her, she still fidgeted.
the words that are spoken
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The father, however, assured his wife that it was due to mental excitement and would soon pass away.
a late time of life
From this reading One of the incidents which made that night memorable in the life of Mike Murphy was that it brought him a compliment, the equal of which he had never received before, nor in the years to come can any similar words so touch his heart.
