used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARMING JUMP.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARMING JUMP.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
Jill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
JUMPverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading AN ALARMING JUMP.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
Madge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
on the contrary
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
express in words
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
precisely as stated
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact of the matter was, that poor Madge was labouring under a grievance.
(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 I don't know if Jack and Jill are responsible for her frowns as well as my lateness; if so, they have a good deal upon their consciences!"
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Why, here is Madge coming down late too, and looking very displeased with the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I'll tell you what it is, children," said Captain West briskly as he entered the dining-room rather late for breakfast, "if these pets of yours are going to keep me trotting about the garden at night I shall lose my excellent character for punctuality in the morning.
