used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
Barbara
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From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
Don't
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From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
It's
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From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
go away from a place
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
not any; not one
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
and nothing more
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
SCHOOLROOMnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
successive (without a break)
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN A LONDON SCHOOLROOM 'It's no good,' sighed Barbara, looking disconsolately round the room; 'we shall never get straight in time.
at the time that
From this reading There was a shout of laughter when she finished speaking, and Barbara frowned.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She never knew why the boys laughed at her when she tried to explain her reasons for doing things, but they always did.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She will only be disappointed afterwards, if we begin by being tidy; and I don't like disappointing people, do you?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don't you think we had better leave it, and let Auntie Anna see us as we really are?
