used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
(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 They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
for the reason that
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
BobbinnounUS /ˈbɑːbən/
a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
being joined in close association
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
travel across or pass over
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
a young female
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
and nothing more
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
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 A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
Mollie's
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From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
Polly
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
Polly's
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From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
on the contrary
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl had previously occupied a small room connected with her own.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
up-stairs
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From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CRY IN THE NIGHT BECAUSE she was tired from her long walk and her conversation and from other reasons Polly went up-stairs to bed sooner than her sister and brother-in-law.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, she was too weary for argument, and besides Mollie's babies were cross and unreasonable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had been playing all afternoon with the Christmas tree which stood in the big back parlor just under Polly's room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a special privilege the children had begged that Bobbin should be allowed to sleep in the nursery with them, and rather against her will Polly had consented.
