used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That was to be a strange, terrible and eventful Monday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
ConversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Day of Overheard Conversations Mabel might have named it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Day of Overheard Conversations Mabel might have named it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading That was to be a strange, terrible and eventful Monday.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
Mabel
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From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Day of Overheard Conversations Mabel might have named it.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading That was to be a strange, terrible and eventful Monday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Day of Overheard Conversations Mabel might have named it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
on one occasion
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
OverheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The Day of Overheard Conversations Mabel might have named it.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
self-esteemnoun
a feeling of pride in yourself
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
the season of growth
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That was to be a strange, terrible and eventful Monday.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That was to be a strange, terrible and eventful Monday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was to be a strange, terrible and eventful Monday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
Times-Leader
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From this reading But to Mabel it seemed to spring from her soul, and after reading it with tears of appreciation in her eyes, she decided to let the _Times-Leader_ have the privilege of printing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The following morning, however, Mabel was once more filled with her usual self-esteem.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Before going to sleep she had written a poem which would have sounded more original if it had not been so very like several well-known bits of verse she had often read.
