used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
Carie
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From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
dearly loved
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
depositingverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
set up or found
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
and nothing more
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
Marcia
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From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE WILLIAM.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
uzzer
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From this reading "Let me find one uzzer one," pleaded Carie, depositing her prize on her uncle's knee, and continuing the search.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
at the time that
From this reading When the children reached home that evening they found Aunt Marcia and Uncle William in the library.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Carie, too, was there, bent on an investigation of her uncle's pocket, from which she had just brought to light in triumph a chocolate mouse.
WILLIAM
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From this reading UNCLE WILLIAM.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
Zelie
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From this reading "Now, baby dear, you must go to bed, mammy is waiting for you," said Aunt Zelie.
