used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
anew
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
at or in the front
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
(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 An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
Danny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
dilly-dallyverb
postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
Gaby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gaby was gayer than gay.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gaby was gayer than gay.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gaby was gayer than gay.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
be the source of pain
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
InsightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
not any; not one
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
and nothing more
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
paler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
not in physical motion
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
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 An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Insight In spite of all my efforts not to do so, I have, again, run on ahead of the story.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That evening, then, the second of July, the two girls came down, late, together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Danny was paler than usual, and her face had a drawn, hurt look, which she explained by saying that she had a severe headache.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
produce a literary work
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But, I declare to Goodness, the horror of it, after all these months, is still so strong upon me, that I know the only way to get that written is to write it, with no more dilly-dally, and then to go back and lead up to it properly with the events that immediately preceded it.
