used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
(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 "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
without doubt or question
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
clothing in general
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
set up or found
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Where shall we go?"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
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 In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
easily agitated
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
oilskins
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From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
done under pressure
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Where shall we go?"
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mollie gasped out, as, clad in oilskins, they rushed madly down the stairs.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's a farmhouse about a mile down the road," explained Grace, "and all the farm hands sleep on the premises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where shall we go?"
well-balancedadjective
in an optimal state of balance or equilibrium
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOY What happened in the next hour the girls never afterward clearly remembered.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where shall we go?"
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading In what seemed a nightmare, they found their clothes, and, after turning things wrong side out, getting the left shoe on the right foot, and various other mishaps calculated to wreck the most well-balanced nervous system, they finally succeeded in getting them on.
