used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOLLY PLAN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
book-shelf
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From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
put or send forth
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
how
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From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
JOLLYadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A JOLLY PLAN.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
Maggie
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From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
oversleepverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈsliːp/
sleep longer than intended
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A JOLLY PLAN.
Ralph
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From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
Susy
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From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
a special situation
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought that such a thing ought not to be left to chance, and she cast about in her active little brain for some means of rousing herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The little room she slept in used to be occupied by Ralph; and among the rest of its furniture, it held a nice little book-shelf, full of gayly covered boy's books.
precisely as stated
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Maggie, on the whole, was inclined to wake early; she was not a particularly sound sleeper, and on the summer mornings she always had an intense longing to be up and about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It occurred to her, however, as Miss Grey was helping her to undress that night, how very, very dreadful it would be if Susy were to wait down in the street on the following morning, and she were all unconsciously to oversleep herself.
