used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
BUTTEREDverbUS /ˈbʌtərd/
past form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
dearly loved
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
take in liquids
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
FanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
set up or found
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
I'll
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From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
a particular point in time
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
not any; not one
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
on one occasion
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
plaguedverbUS /pleɪɡd/
past form of “plague” — cause to suffer a blight
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
a full supply
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
express in words
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
shan't
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From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
carry out
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
unkindlyadjective
lacking in sympathy and kindness
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Come, child, drink up this nice cup of hot tea."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
We'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
at the time that
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think in her way she had plenty of heart; for once when I raised my head, feeling relieved from the bitter flow of those tears, I found that she was looking at me with a quizzical, but by no means unkindly glance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading BUTTERED BREAD Mrs. Fanning let me cry for a moment or two without interrupting me.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'll say nothing about this at present," she exclaimed; "you shan't be plagued, my dear.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'll talk to Albert, and say that you are not to be worried; but whether you take him in the long run or not, you want your tea now.
