used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading “Berry, Lily’s a nigger, ain’ she?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
any person at all
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
BraggnounUS /bræɡ/
Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
a young female
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading “Berry, Lily’s a nigger, ain’ she?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
make-believenoun
imaginative intellectual play
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
nigger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Berry, Lily’s a nigger, ain’ she?”
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
playhousenounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
filled with bewilderment
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
precisely, exactly
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
Identical; not different.
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
at the time that
From this reading In fact, to Mollie it sometimes seemed that Berry was more kind and thoughtful toward Lily than toward anyone else, and this sadly puzzled Mollie; and, one day when the two little friends were making a playhouse under the big oak tree behind the Arnold cabin, Mollie said:
a Caucasian
From this reading Berry treated the colored girl as if she had the same right to friendship and kindness as if her skin were white.
which person or people
From this reading Berry, who was carefully building a “make-believe” fireplace, stopped and gazed at Mollie in astonishment.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading ON GUARD Mollie Bragg wondered a good deal about Lily.
