used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading _look!_ he is standing alone!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
Cely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
CROPnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
encomiumsnounUS /enˈkɔːmɪəmz/
plural of “encomium” — a formal expression of praise
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _look!_ he is standing alone!"
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _look!_ he is standing alone!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
Mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
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 Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
a particular point in time
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
on the contrary
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
REAPINGverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
shakilyadverb
in an insecurely shaky manner
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
a male human offspring
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
having a supporting base
From this reading _look!_ he is standing alone!"
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE CROP "Oh, Mammy Cely, look!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
tottered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
the act of testing something
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Unfortunately for its success, he became aware at the critical moment of the sensation he was creating, tottered, and sank in a heap, a victim--like many another who essays the trial of his powers--to self-consciousness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
which person or people
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret was sitting on the floor, her lips parted in rapturous delight at the temerity of her infant son, who was rather shakily making his little experiment with the center of gravity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To partial mother eyes, however, it had been a triumph new in the annals of the world, and Margaret caught him up, smothering him with kisses, and pouring into his ears the most extravagant encomiums.
