used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
a quantity of money
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
Carl
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From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
ELSE
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From this reading SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
come to pass
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS.
Hazeltine
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From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
Louise's
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From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
not any; not one
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
pneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
thoughtlessnessnoun
the quality of failing to be considerate of others
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading As she paid so dearly for her thoughtlessness, no one had the heart to scold her; indeed, she received an unusual amount of petting.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Louise's adventure resulted in a cold that came near being pneumonia, and kept her housed for more than a week.
(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 Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what will happen next," said Carl one day, a week later, speaking from the depths of the wardrobe, where he was rummaging.
an affirmative
From this reading Mr. Hazeltine did suggest that the next time she wished to help one of her neighbors it might be as well to count the cost, and her meek "Yes, Father," showed that she saw her mistake.
