used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
(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 But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
any thing at all
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
cold's
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From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
Griselda
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From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
Griselda's
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From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
only a very short time before
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
how
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From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
RUBBEDverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading RUBBED THE WRONG WAY.
express in words
From this reading In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
express in speech
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUBBED THE WRONG WAY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
a special situation
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Griselda's cold _was_ much better by "to-morrow morning."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading RUBBED THE WRONG WAY.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But Griselda herself did not feel quite well, and saying this reminds me that it is hardly sense to speak of a _cold_ being better or well--for a cold's being "well" means that it is not there at all, out of existence, in short, and if a thing is out of existence how can we say anything about it?
(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 In fact, I might almost say it was quite well.
at the time that
From this reading "For now and then there comes a day When everything goes wrong."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading RUBBED THE WRONG WAY.
