used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You will have a splendid time, I know.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
greatly pleased
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
the act of departing
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
GracienounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will have a splendid time, I know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "No, indeed, I shall not object," said Mrs. Wilson.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You will have a splendid time, I know.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
a particular point in time
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, indeed, I shall not object," said Mrs. Wilson.
NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
Norma's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "No, indeed, I shall not object," said Mrs. Wilson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, indeed, I shall not object," said Mrs. Wilson.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No, indeed, I shall not object," said Mrs. Wilson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading You will have a splendid time, I know.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will have a splendid time, I know.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Mrs. Wilson had just returned from making some calls and was listening to Norma's explanation of the good time in store for Gracie and herself that afternoon and evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "On the other hand, I am delighted that Mrs. Jackson has invited you to go with her and her lovely children.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I knew you would not mind our going mamma," Norma was saying, "so I just accepted at the moment."
