used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
anew
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
Battledoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
a special loved one
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
Floracita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
GracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
come together
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
music-stool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
Papasito
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
Rosabella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
a male human offspring
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
the season of growth
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After a day in music and embroidery, with sundry games at Battledoor and The Graces with her sister, Floracita heard the approaching footsteps of her father, and, as usual, bounded forth to meet him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
which person or people
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any one who had not seen him since he parted from the son of his early New England friend would have observed that he looked older and more careworn; but his daughters, accustomed to see him daily, had not noticed the gradual change.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year passed away, and the early Southern spring had again returned with flowers and fragrance.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, my darling," rejoined he, placing his hand fondly on her head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have kept us waiting a little, Papasito," said Rosabella, turning round on the music-stool, and greeting him with a smile.
