used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The four children had rather peculiar names.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
ETC
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From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
every person
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four children had rather peculiar names.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a young female
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
GRADUATEverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The four children had rather peculiar names.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
HeranounUS /ˈhɪrə/
queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
Hera's
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From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The four children had rather peculiar names.
NEW-FASHIONED
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From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
Others
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From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The four children had rather peculiar names.
POLLY
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From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
on the contrary
From this reading The four children had rather peculiar names.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
required or under orders
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Little Mother to the Others AUTHOR OF "POLLY: A NEW-FASHIONED GIRL," "A SWEET GIRL GRADUATE," ETC.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
which person or people
From this reading The eldest girl was called Iris, which, as everybody ought to know, means rainbow--indeed, there was an Iris spoken of in the old Greek legends, who was supposed to be Hera's chief messenger, and whenever a rainbow appeared in the sky it was said that Iris was bringing down a message from Hera.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mother often talked to her about her name, and told her the story which was associated with it.
a late time of life
From this reading The Iris of this story was a very pretty, thoughtful little girl, aged ten years.
