used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
(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 All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
bumpingverbUS /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
chainingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “chain” — connect or arrange into a chain by linking
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
ESCAPADEnounUS /ˈeskəpeɪd/
a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE FIRST ESCAPADE OF THE SEASON.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST ESCAPADE OF THE SEASON.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Girls!"
the act of departing
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
highest in quality
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST ESCAPADE OF THE SEASON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE FIRST ESCAPADE OF THE SEASON.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST ESCAPADE OF THE SEASON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
hard to endure
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the morning, while I have been trying to study, there has been the greatest thumping and bumping going on in there.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
Winnie
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From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winnie exclaimed excitedly as we entered our study parlor after recitation, "I am wild with curiosity to know what they are doing in the hospital.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder whether they are chaining down an insane patient, or if the ghostly nurses are having a war dance."
