used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I'm sure _I_ sha'n't be able!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
Alice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
CURIOUSERadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəsər/
comparative of “curious” — beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
dears
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
at any time
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
a particular point in time
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
by chance
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
sha'n't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure _I_ sha'n't be able!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
a particular situation
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
express in speech
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure _I_ sha'n't be able!
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
a source of difficulty
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _Pool of Tears_] "CURIOUSER and curiouser!" cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for a moment she quite forgot how to speak good English); "now I'm opening out like the largest telescope that ever was!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
at the time that
From this reading Good-bye, feet!" (for when she looked down at her feet, they seemed to be almost out of sight, they were getting so far off).
which person or people
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall be a great deal too far off to trouble myself about you: you must manage the best way you can--but I must be kind to them," thought Alice, "or perhaps they won't walk the way I want to go!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, my poor little feet, I wonder who will put on your shoes and stockings for you now, dears?
