used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
in actual fact
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
(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 At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
from appearances alone
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
Chris
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From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
a person who is older than you are
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
death of a person
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
only a very short time before
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
hop-o
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
a small worthless amount
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
Landell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
my-thumb
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From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
and nothing more
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
playroomnounUS /ˈpleɪruːm/
a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
roomfulnounUS /ˈruːmfʊl/
the quantity a room will hold
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DEAR me, such a lot of children!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Let it either be grave or glad If only it may be true."
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There they were all together in the large empty playroom at Landell's Manor, dancing, jumping, shouting, as only a roomful of perfectly healthy children, under the influence of some unusual and delightful excitement, can dance, and jump, and shout.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading There were--let me see--two, three, four, actually five girls of varying heights, the two elder, twins apparently, for in all respects they resembled each other so closely; three or four boys, too, from Jack of fourteen to little hop-o'-my-thumb Chris of six.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At first you could hardly have believed that they were all brothers and sisters--such a number there seemed, and several so nearly of a size.
