used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
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 "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
anew
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
(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 "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
aren't
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From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
CLANSnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
don't
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From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
divisible by two
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
grinsnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
how
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From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
engage in
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
move hurridly
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
sheepishadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Now I don't suppose we can have a fire at all," sighed Mollie, as the boys made a rush for the stairs.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/
in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "Suppose you go and wash, and make yourselves look like respectable citizens again--even though you aren't," she added sweetly.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Look out, Grace, some time we will get even for all the knocks you have been handing out," Frank threatened, shaking a grimy fist in her direction.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS "If you got us some soap and water," Will suggested after they had indulged in some sheepish grins at their own expense, "you might be doing a little good in the world."
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "Well, you ought to know how to find it yourselves," Grace retorted.
