used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
react verbally
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
Maheigan
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From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
MaidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
Minnehaha's
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From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
Misticoosis
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From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
Nanahboozhoo
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From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
by chance
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
determined
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
Souwanas
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From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
story-teller
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From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
story-tellers
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From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
express in words
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
TestnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
TransformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
Wakontas
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From this reading The Love Story of Wakontas--His Test of the Two Maidens--His Choice--The Transformation of Misticoosis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days later Mary was annoyed by having the children tell her frankly that they did not think she was a first-class story-teller.
Waubenoo
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From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
at the time that
From this reading For if she had been she ought to have been able to answer Minnehaha's question about what Nanahboozhoo did to Maheigan when he tried to catch Waubenoo.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, knowing them so well, she had fully resolved to post herself from one of the noted story-tellers who have all the Indian legends at their tongue tips.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mary was vexed at herself that she was unable to answer the question, for she well knew that the children would not rest satisfied until they had the story told them by some one, possibly Souwanas himself.
