used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mr. Clyde nodded approval.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
Barbara
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From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Mr. Clyde nodded approval.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading A squeeze effectually impeded further utterance.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
Frietchie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A squeeze effectually impeded further utterance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
HungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading A squeeze effectually impeded further utterance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
March'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
possessive form of “march” — the month following February and preceding April
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
attach to a support
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Clyde nodded approval.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
not any; not one
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Mr. Clyde nodded approval.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
in the near future
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading A squeeze effectually impeded further utterance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading A squeeze effectually impeded further utterance.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very good, I approve of the N.B.B.O.O. Society, and of the present Barbara Frietchie’s heroism--but no more of it is called for.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
at the time that
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I don’t care how soon we go to Newport, or anywhere--of course, if _you_ are with me--as long as I can go to Mount Hunger sometime this summer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, I fully intended you should pay your friends--my friends--a visit this summer, but I thought it would be much better later in the season when Mrs. Blossom would be rested from the fatigue of March’s illness--" "Oh, papa!"
