used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
Boojum
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From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
Breck's
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From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
fractureverbUS /ˈfræktʃər/
violate or abuse
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “Isn’t that the limit?” grumbled Tim.
handiworknounUS /ˈhændiwɜːrk/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
I'll
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From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t that the limit?” grumbled Tim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “Isn’t that the limit?” grumbled Tim.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
PIEnounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Isn’t that the limit?” grumbled Tim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Isn’t that the limit?” grumbled Tim.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
Tim
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From this reading “Isn’t that the limit?” grumbled Tim.
Tim's
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From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOUTH FOR PIE A surgeon was called in and passed favorably on Breck’s handiwork.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
(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 Tim’s fracture was doing as well as could be expected, but he was to be put to bed for three weeks or more and then, of course, must walk on crutches for many days to come.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And the ‘Boojum’ will be sailing away before I know it and I’ll be left here with nothing to do.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You can be knitting,” suggested Frances, “at least your bones can be.”
