aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Maggie goes to the Doctor's House.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
dusternounUS /ˈdʌstər/
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Maggie goes to the Doctor's House.
the act of departing
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Maggie goes to the Doctor's House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
Maggie
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From this reading Maggie goes to the Doctor's House.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
self-appointedadjective
designated or chosen by yourself
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
do one's shopping
From this reading He had not been long in the shop, when little Maggie ran in, duster in hand, ready for her self-appointed duty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maggie goes to the Doctor's House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maggie goes to the Doctor's House.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
at the time that
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
in or at the place that
From this reading But, turning to the spot where the jug had always stood, she was surprised to find its place empty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ALTHOUGH when he awoke the next morning he felt very poorly, John Griffin insisted on rising and going about his work as usual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, grandfather," she exclaimed, "what have you done with my jug?
