used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
dearly loved
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
usually; as a rule
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
governess-cart
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From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mrs. Burnett was at the station, sitting in a little governess-cart drawn by a donkey.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “A dear little cart too,” Florence answered as she stood by its side, talking.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “I am waiting for my husband,” she explained; “he generally comes by this train, and I drive him home, donkey permitting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a dear little donkey, and we are so fond of him.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
Witley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not till Tuesday afternoon in the week following that Florence went back to Witley.
