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From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
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From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
DairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
DinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
put on clothes
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
a person of German nationality
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Good-bye, Ma-Lila."
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
Ma-Lila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Good-bye, Ma-Lila."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
compacted by ironing
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Your sash----" "Your train is ready to start.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Your sash----" "Your train is ready to start.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Your sash----" "Your train is ready to start.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I shall get back in time to help you; the train is due at 7:10.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Little mother, the weather is so lovely I really ought to drive with you to Dairy Dingle, instead of letting you go in that dusty, stuffy car; but you will not wait, and you know I have promised to go to the club german to-morrow night."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your dress is already pressed, and ribbons and lace sewed on, but as you have not worn it, I want to be sure about the hang of that skirt.
