used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
didn't
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From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
HOW
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From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
KettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading "Whew!" whistled Tea Kettle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
SaucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
an educational institution
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Whew!" whistled Tea Kettle.
there's
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From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
bound or secured closely
From this reading Mary Frances tied on her new apron and put on her pretty little cap.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GETTING READY FOR A PARTY "HOW time flies!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Fly time is nearly gone," said Sauce Pan, "and--school time is almost here," he added, seeing Mary Frances didn't seem to notice.
to-morrow
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From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
Whew
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From this reading "Whew!" whistled Tea Kettle.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading "Whew!" whistled Tea Kettle.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," she said, "but before school time, there's a grand good time--Mother comes home to-morrow!"
