used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
breakfast-table
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From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
deigningverbUS /ˈdeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
the act of departing
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
I'M
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From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
irreverentadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevərənt/
showing lack of due respect or veneration
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
Polly
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From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
pownounUS /paʊ/
a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
Prinkverb
dress very carefully and in a finicky manner
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
an educational institution
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
Somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
strappingadjectiveUS /ˈstræpɪŋ/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
male cat
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
the upper part of anything
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I'M going to school this morning; so come up and get ready,” said Fanny, a day or two after, as she left the late breakfast-table.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
precisely as stated
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
wadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “Prink half an hour, and put on her wad,” answered the irreverent Tom, whose preparations for school consisted in flinging his cap on to his head, and strapping up several big books, that looked as if they were sometimes used as weapons of defence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Somebody's hair on the top of her head in the place where it ought not to be;” and Tom went whistling away with an air of sublime indifference as to the state of his own “curly pow.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “What is a wad?” asked Polly, while Fanny marched up without deigning any reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You look very nice; what have you got to do?” asked Polly, following her into the hall.
