used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
Ann
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From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
didn't
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From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
EUDORA
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From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
a young female
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
an established custom
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
a social unit living together
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
Jake
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From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
and nothing more
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
Mandy
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From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
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 Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
menagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
not any; not one
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his habit to go suddenly and return just as suddenly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
at the time that
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
in or at the place that
From this reading EUDORA The Colonel had been gone nearly three weeks and no one knew where he was, or thought it strange that they didn't.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him was a little girl, three years old or more, clinging to his hand as if in fear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Peter had his opinion, and felt curious to know if the Colonel would bring back Jake and Mandy Ann besides the child, and had many a hearty laugh by himself as he imagined the consternation of the household when this menagerie was turned in upon them.
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 Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
a late time of life
From this reading Naturally his master would let him know when to expect him, he thought, and was greatly surprised one morning when a station hack drove into the yard, and the Colonel entered the house looking years older than when he went away.
