used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK ABOUT SHYNESS.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A TALK ABOUT SHYNESS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
(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 "Do you know any French at all?" continued her cousin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
for the reason that
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
(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 Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
CANNIE
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From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Do you know any French at all?" continued her cousin.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Do you know any French at all?" continued her cousin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know any French at all?" continued her cousin.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know any French at all?" continued her cousin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
sailing-party
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From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
cut with a saw
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
SHYNESSnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading A TALK ABOUT SHYNESS.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK ABOUT SHYNESS.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
which person or people
From this reading Like most girls who have had scanty or poor teaching, she liked to read a great deal better than she liked to study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
Y-es
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
an affirmative
From this reading "Y-es," replied Cannie; but she said it more because she saw that a yes was expected of her, than because of any real pleasure at the idea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "CANNIE," said Mrs. Gray, a few days after the sailing-party, "would you like to study French this summer, with Marian for company?"
