used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
in actual fact
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
dressing-table
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From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
evah
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From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
I'll
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From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
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 She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
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 She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
moah
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From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
MomnounUS /mɑːm/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
go across or through
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
pictuah
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From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, I'll commence to count my packages as they fall out," she said.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
in the near future
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
having a supporting base
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
carry out
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
unrollverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊl/
reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
UNWINDverbUS /ənˈwaɪnd/
reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
at the time that
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading "I think I ought to count what I see from the car windows as one, for I enjoy looking out at the different places we pass moah than I evah enjoyed my biggest pictuah books."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every morning it was a fresh delight to waken and find it standing by her dressing-table, reminding her of the journey they would soon begin together, and, when the journey was actually begun, she settled back in her seat with a happy sigh.
WONDER-BALL
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From this reading THE WONDER-BALL BEGINS TO UNWIND Lloyd's wonder-ball began to unroll the morning that her father took her to town to choose her own steamer trunk, and some of the things that were to go in it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She packed and unpacked it many times in the two weeks that followed, although she knew that Mom Beck would do the final packing, and probably take out half the things which she insisted upon crowding into it.
