aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
any thing at all
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
Boggs
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From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
Daniella
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From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
without deviation
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
down-town
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From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I'll go to the station first, for it is right on my way.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If I hear anything there, I'll follow it up."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
set up or found
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
the act of departing
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If I hear anything there, I'll follow it up."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I hear anything there, I'll follow it up."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll go to the station first, for it is right on my way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll go to the station first, for it is right on my way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
conformity or harmony
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
engage in
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
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 SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll go to the station first, for it is right on my way.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'll go to the station first, for it is right on my way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
Polly
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From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I'll go to the station first, for it is right on my way.
SACRIFICESnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If I hear anything there, I'll follow it up."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
male cat
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If I hear anything there, I'll follow it up."
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading SACRIFICES It was many an hour before Nan was relieved of her self-imposed task of keeping house for old Daniel Boggs, and in the meantime Daniella was going through such experiences as her wildest dreams had never suggested to her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If anything has happened to her in town, they will know at the police station or the hospital," he said.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Polly drove directly home to consult her parents about the best way to set to work to look for Mrs. Boggs, but she found neither her father nor mother at the house, though her brother Tom happened to be in, and volunteered to go down-town to make inquiries.
