used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
(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 "All right!" said Ralph.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
didn't
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From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
a young female
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
ten 10s
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right!" said Ralph.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
an educational institution
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
required or under orders
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
up to a particular time
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading IT was such an unusual event for Jimmy to be absent from school that the teacher requested Ralph to go a few hundred rods out of his way, and inquire whether her scholar was sick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She said she didn't know whether Jimmy went with them; but she supposed he did, if he had not been at school.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he reached the house the girl in the kitchen told him that Mr. and Mrs. Dodge were away, and would not be home till bedtime.
