used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trix eats hers with a relish.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "O MY COUSIN SHALLOW-HEARTED!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
digestionnounUS /daɪˈdʒestʃən/
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Trix eats hers with a relish.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Trix eats hers with a relish.
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 Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
metaphoricaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkəl/
expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "O MY COUSIN SHALLOW-HEARTED!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O MY COUSIN SHALLOW-HEARTED!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Trix eats hers with a relish.
SHALLOW-HEARTED
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From this reading "O MY COUSIN SHALLOW-HEARTED!"
straggleverbUS /ˈstræɡəl/
wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Breakfast awaits each newcomer, hot and tempting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trix possesses one of the chief elements of perpetual human happiness--an appetite that never fails, a digestion that, in her own metaphorical American language, "never goes back on her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The middle of the day is past before one by one they straggle down.
Trix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trix eats hers with a relish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trix eats hers with a relish.
