used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
Caprona's
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From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
Carlinanoun
genus of Mediterranean thistles
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
Ehi
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From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
Heigho
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From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
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 She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
attach a tag or label to
From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
peckverbUS /pek/
hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
Sforza
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From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
have in common
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke loud enough for the little Catherine Sforza, sitting by her adopted mother, to hear her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading (Mark the Caprona’s ear pricked our way!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She knows we are on the eternal subject.) Heigho! it will be something to share in this promised commonwealth of love, at least.’
an affirmative
From this reading ’Yes, indeed, though it got a peck for its pains.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’Ehi, Carlina,’ cried that pert youngster: ’What share do you expect for your small part?’
