used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
Fidelia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
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 But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
Lennox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
a full supply
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
To recall to mind.
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
be seated
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
at the time that
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading That would allow more than an hour for the mile walk each way, and give plenty of time for a rest between; for Fidelia had been instructed to go into the store and sit down on a stool and rest a while before starting upon her return trip.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Fidelia had started about ten o'clock in the morning, and her mother and Aunt Maria had agreed that they would not worry if she should not return until one o'clock in the afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Aunt Maria said she knew that such a bright child as Fidelia would remember three pounds of raisins when she had been told over and over, and charged not to come home without them.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Her mother and Aunt Maria wished after she had gone that they had written it out on a piece of paper; they had not thought of that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fidelia kept saying over to herself, "Three pounds of your best raisins, and Mr. Lennox will come in and pay you."
