used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
anew
From this reading FORSAKEN AGAIN.
alloynounUS /ˈælɔɪ/
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
FORSAKENverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading FORSAKEN AGAIN.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
staying power
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
sweet-tempered
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From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She watched him set his room tidy, and made believe to help him by dusting the legs and seats of his two chairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next three days were a season of unmixed happiness to old Oliver.
at the time that
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She trotted at his side with short, running footsteps, when he went out early in the morning to fetch his daily stock of newspapers.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
but in spite of that
From this reading The little child was so merry, yet withal so gentle and sweet-tempered, that she kept him in a state of unwearied delight, without any alloy of anxiety or trouble.
