used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
(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 Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
butterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading THE BUTTERFLY.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
Dorings
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From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
many times at short intervals
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
Layton
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From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
loatheverbUS /loʊð/
find repugnant
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
Piatt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading She and her husband had a richly furnished suite of rooms near that of the Dorings.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUTTERFLY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
hard to endure
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
(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 Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
which person or people
From this reading --_S. M. B. Piatt._ In these trying days the neighbor who came closest in friendship and loving service, oddly enough, was the Butterfly of the house, Mrs. Layton.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading Well, may there not be butterflies That lift with weary wings the air; That loathe the foreign sun, which lies On all their colors like despair; That glitter, homesick for the form And lost sleep of the worm?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading They received many calls, went out frequently, and appeared to find life well worth living.
