used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This something was a new interest, and he had needed a new interest very much.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
anew
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
aroused or activated
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
being one more than ten
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
communicated in words
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
in a free manner
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
a young female
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This something was a new interest, and he had needed a new interest very much.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
LAURIE
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From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
MAYOnounUS /ˈmeɪoʊ/
egg yolks and oil and vinegar
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This something was a new interest, and he had needed a new interest very much.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This something was a new interest, and he had needed a new interest very much.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Laurie evaded the question, but he felt that something definitely pleasant had come his way.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
tactfullyadverbUS /ˈtæktfəli/
showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This something was a new interest, and he had needed a new interest very much.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
unwiselyadverbUS /ənˈwaɪzli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
precisely as stated
From this reading This something was a new interest, and he had needed a new interest very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
which person or people
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading LAURIE MEETS MISS MAYO Laurie thought much that day about the girl in the mirror, and he was again home at eleven that night, to the wonder of Mr. Bangs, who freely expressed his surprise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hoped he would dream of the girl that night, but as he and Bangs unwisely consumed a Welsh rabbit before they went to bed, he dreamed instead of something highly unpleasant, and was glad to be awakened by the clear sunlight of a brilliant January day.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Something pleasant been coming your way?" he tactfully asked.
