used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
Adelle
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From this reading "Adelle was different," Penny returned with a smile.
equally
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
(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 Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Adelle was different," Penny returned with a smile.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
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 Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Adelle was different," Penny returned with a smile.
RovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
express in words
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
self-consciouslyadverb
in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner
From this reading Nearly all of the children answered questions self-consciously and had little to say.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Adelle was different," Penny returned with a smile.
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 "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Adelle was different," Penny returned with a smile.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll not get much of a story here," Jerry commented in an undertone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Adelle was different," Penny returned with a smile.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Roving about the yard, he and Penny talked to many of the orphans.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "These youngsters are as much alike as if they had been cut from one pattern."
