used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
Betty
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From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
BETTY'S
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From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
eclairs
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From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
a young female
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
HamiltonsnounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
plural of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a small worthless amount
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
jingled
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From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
without good reason
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
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 BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
on the contrary
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
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 BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
express in words
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading At the Hamiltons' front door she paused, and rather timidly rang the bell.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
at the time that
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In one hand she carried Mrs. Hamilton's plate and napkin, and in the other a small tin money box, which jingled at every step.
which person or people
From this reading The door was opened by the same girl who had brought the eclairs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
Winifred
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From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
in the company of; together with
From this reading BETTY'S TEMPTATION It was about an hour later when Betty, having washed and put away the luncheon dishes, and settled Jack with his story book and drawing materials, ran lightly down the three long flights of stairs to the Hamiltons' apartment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I came to bring back the plate," Betty explained, "and will you please tell Miss Winifred Hamilton that my little brother and I enjoyed the cakes very much."
