used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
subject to appointment
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Ellen went on eating her supper in silence.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
he's
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From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
determined
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
express in words
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Ellen went on eating her supper in silence.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Ellen went on eating her supper in silence.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
wage-cutting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ellen went on eating her supper in silence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
at the time that
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When her mother asked what they had done about the wage-cutting, she replied that a committee had been appointed to wait on Mr. Lloyd that evening, and talk it over with him; then she said nothing more.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He won't give in if he's like his uncle," said Fanny.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading She did not wish her parents to worry over it until it was settled in one way or another.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ellen resolved that she would say as little as possible about the trouble at home that night.
