used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
anew
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
badgeredverbUS /ˈbædʒərd/
past form of “badger” — annoy persistently
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
badinagenoun
frivolous banter
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were a few things which reminded him that it was not a dream.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
Dr
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From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
to come or go into
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
a young female
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
I'll
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From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
the sound of laughing
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
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 "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
MacAllister
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From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there were a few things which reminded him that it was not a dream.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
and nothing more
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But there were a few things which reminded him that it was not a dream.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
not in physical motion
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were a few things which reminded him that it was not a dream.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But there were a few things which reminded him that it was not a dream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
unmercifullyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
(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," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Well," he thought to himself, "dream or no dream, I’ll enjoy it while it lasts and hope that I may be long in waking up."
which person or people
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. MacAllister did not enter quite so heartily into sympathy with her daughter’s mood as did Dr. Sinclair.
showing curiosity
From this reading Again and again Sinclair caught himself wondering if this were the same girl who had badgered him so unmercifully a few weeks before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Or was this present situation only a bright dream, from which he would awaken to find himself still the object of her badinage and laughter?
