used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
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 "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
Betty
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From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
else
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From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
divisible by two
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
isn't
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From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
Mightn't
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From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
REINSnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Mightn't he have been speaking of something else?"
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
TIGHTENverbUS /ˈtaɪtən/
make tight or tighter
From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Goodness, it isn't even that now," Mollie returned, dropping a stitch in the sweater she was making and not even noticing it--an almost unheard of procedure.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE REINS TIGHTEN "A week!" sighed Betty.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Oh, Mollie dear, a week's such a very little time!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
you're
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From this reading "That is," she added, with a slight little flicker of hope, "if you're sure you heard the major aright, Betty.
