used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Yes; come in, Toby,' said the child mournfully.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Yes; come in, Toby,' said the child mournfully.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
dearly loved
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Yes; come in, Toby,' said the child mournfully.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'I should like to see you, Miss Rosie,' said Toby mysteriously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading 'Yes; come in, Toby,' said the child mournfully.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading 'I should like to see you, Miss Rosie,' said Toby mysteriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
pocket-handkerchiefnoun
a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
Rosalie's
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From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
Rosie
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From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'I should like to see you, Miss Rosie,' said Toby mysteriously.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I should like to see you, Miss Rosie,' said Toby mysteriously.
express in speech
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading 'Yes; come in, Toby,' said the child mournfully.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
at the time that
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then followed a great fumbling in Toby's pockets, and from the depths of one of them was produced a large red pocket-handkerchief, from which, when he had undone the various knots, he took out most carefully a little parcel, which he laid on Rosalie's knee.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
won't
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From this reading 'You won't be offended, will you? but I brought you this.'
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes; come in, Toby,' said the child mournfully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading VANITY FAIR 'Miss Rosie dear, can I speak to you?' said Toby's voice, the day before the funeral.
