used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
bossedverbUS /bɑːst/
past form of “boss” — raise in a relief
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
Conway
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From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
a state of high honor
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
Jacqueline
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From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
Johnny-cake
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From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
not any; not one
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
rôle
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From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
get rid of
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
at the time that
From this reading No more than a week later there came a day when everything went crooked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRICE OF TEMPER But all the days at the Conway farm were not like the day that ended in a blaze of glory, with praises and hot Johnny-cake.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Perhaps she was thinking too much of a pile of story papers, which she had unearthed in the shed chamber, and too little of her work.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Perhaps Jacqueline got out of bed on the wrong foot.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Perhaps it was simply that she had grown tired of the rôle of Caroline--even of a virtuous Caroline, who was a help and comfort in the house, and bossed the younger children.
