used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
consider or hold as true
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
anew
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
Dories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
great-auntnoun
an aunt of your father or mother
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
and nothing more
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
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 She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
by chance
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
a human being
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
express in words
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
have in common
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
and nothing more
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
Siquaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Miss Moore was glad to be alone, for she had had a sleepless night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
(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 “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
at the time that
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading As soon as their breakfast was over, Dories asked her Aunt if she were willing that the girls go to Siquaw Center for the mail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But now, just as that dream seemed about to be fulfilled, the mother was placed in a position of complete independence, and so, of course, she would never be willing to share the home of her husband’s great-aunt.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I always get a letter from Mother on the Friday morning train,” was the excuse she gave, “and, of course, I am simply wild to hear what she will have to say today; that is, if she does know about—well, about what you told us that father’s lawyer had written.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had long dreamed that, perhaps, when she became acquainted with her niece, that young person might be able to influence the stubborn mother to accept the home that the old woman had offered, and that peace might again be restored to the lonely, repentant heart.
