used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now," cried Sally, "what about that paper?"
in addition
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
candle-light
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From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Now," cried Sally, "what about that paper?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
Genevieve
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From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
inordinatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənətli/
extremely
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
and nothing more
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
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 This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," cried Sally, "what about that paper?"
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Now," cried Sally, "what about that paper?"
picters
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From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
picture-book
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From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
by chance
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
ROUNDTREE'S
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From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading "Now," cried Sally, "what about that paper?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
SlippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
make square
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading ROUNDTREE'S At Slipper Point, they established Genevieve, as usual, on the old chair in the cave, to examine by candle-light the new picture-book that Doris had brought for her.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oh, I don't know that it amounts to very much," explained Doris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now," cried Sally, "what about that paper?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This was calculated to keep her quiet for a long while, as she was inordinately fond of "picters," as she called them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It just occurred to me, in looking it over, that possibly the fact of its being square and the little cave also being square might have something to do with things.
