Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading GETTING BIG.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

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From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

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From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

by good fortune

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING BIG.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

a wrapped container

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

cut with a saw

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

a particular situation

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

the act of sucking

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

very small

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "The children think they'll climb a tree."

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

cause to become undone

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

on a floor above

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "See what Ted has brought thoo," he said, kissing his baby sister with the pretty tenderness he always showed her, "and see what muzzer has gave _me_," he went on, turning to nurse with another parcel.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In his excitement he didn't know which to unfasten first, and baby had got hold of one of the black shoes, fortunately not the blue ones, and was sucking it vigorously before Ted and nurse saw what she was doing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a very happy little Ted that trotted upstairs to the nursery with the "bootly boo boots" and the more modest little black shoes for tiny Narcissa.