used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
highly skilled
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
any person at all
From this reading “Why--will anybody look in?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
Bethesda
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From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
EightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
kimononounUS /kəˈmoʊnə/
a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Why--will anybody look in?”
MASQUEnoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
nine-thirty
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From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
not any; not one
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
Rivercliff
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From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
an educational institution
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
the act of using
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why--will anybody look in?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Why--will anybody look in?”
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE RED MASQUE The two chums working in Number Eighty, South Wing, Rivercliff School, closed their books before the retiring bell rang at nine-thirty, fully satisfied with what they had accomplished.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading “No use climbing into bed, Bethesda,” said Molly, with a yawn.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Just get into something comfortable--of course, your kimono--and we’ll put out the lights at the proper time.”
