afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
(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 "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
FlipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
GodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdli/
showing great reverence for god
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
Hallock
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From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
hearted
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From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
Holden
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From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
How
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From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
IronynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "How kind hearted they are after all!" exclaimed Venna, gratefully.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
not any; not one
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
and nothing more
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
PiousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
St
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From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
Venna
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From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brother Hallock and Stella were kept busy answering the phone or door bell, and delivering messages to Venna.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Due to the character of the "simple life," most of the women forgot their prejudices and only thought that some neighbor was in trouble, so those that did not immediately run up to the house, at any rate phoned to see what they could do.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if St. Peter at the Gate of Heaven will distinguish between the 'Pious' and the 'Godly'?"--Irony of Boss Holden.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bud lost no time in circulating the news that baby Anna was sick, and would doubtless die like Flip.
