3457
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From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
react verbally
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
any thing at all
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Then what a change!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
a female human offspring
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
divisible by two
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
start firing a weapon
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
fussyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
a young female
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
set afire or burning
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
a person who carries a message
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
n't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
SisnounUS /sɪs/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
carry out
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then what a change!
a special situation
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
tow-headed
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From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If you did n't live below the sidewalk this was apt to go on until it was time to get supper, but here, in order to see to do the mending, the lamp was lighted, even in May, an hour or so earlier than the fire.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Take it between four and five in the afternoon, which was a couple of hours before Bobby was expected home, and in consequence, at least an hour and a half before anything was astir in the way of supper, things got sort of lonesome looking and dull to Sis, daughter of the house.
which person or people
From this reading _District Messenger 3457_ The home of District Messenger 3457, who was known in private life as Bobby Wentworth, was what is technically called a basement kitchen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ten to one that the baby--the tow-headed youngest--was a bit fussy; ten to one the mother gave you a sharp answer if you spoke to her, though, considering everything, she was remarkably patient; ten to one that every torn and cracked thing in the room became so conspicuous that you felt like a poor lone orphan girl and wanted to cry.
