used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
big-houses
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From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
without stop or interruption
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
the act of consuming food
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
fencedverbUS /fenst/
past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
usually; as a rule
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
inculcateverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪt/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
Midith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
on one occasion
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Very well,” said Mr. Midith.
sanitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsænɪteri/
free from filth and pathogens
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These lakes are fenced so that children can not fall into them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very well,” said Mr. Midith.
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “In the first place, our conveniences for bathing are excellent, and we generally bathe at least once a day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Very well,” said Mr. Midith.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the parks we have, as I have already told you, large artificial lakes, which are supplied with water by a fountain, fed by the electric pump at the big-houses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [_Continued._] “From what you have told us about your eating and drinking, Mr. Midith, I have learned so many new ideas that I should like to have you give us an explanation of how you teach and inculcate cleanliness, and what sanitary regulations you have,” requested Viola.
