used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
in the past
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
(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 UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Patsy can take care of herself."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Patsy can take care of herself."
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
true confidential information
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
duffernounUS /ˈdʌfər/
an incompetent or clumsy person
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Patsy can take care of herself."
how
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From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
I've
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From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
engage in
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
and nothing more
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
express in words
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
term of address for a man
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
the rays of the sun
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
carry out
From this reading "Patsy can take care of herself."
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
a special situation
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
hard to endure
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now, here I am with three nieces on my hands--" "You may say two, sir," interrupted the Major.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
the day immediately before today
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES PLANS "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it was only yesterday that I got all the details fixed and settled in my mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've been a rough old duffer, Patsy, and in all my hard working life never thought of such a thing as travelling or enjoying myself until I fell in with you, and you taught me how pleasant it is to scatter sunshine in the hearts of others.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading For to make others happy means a lot of joy for yourself--a secret you were trying to keep from me, you crafty young woman, until I discovered it by accident.
