used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
(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 It's all arranged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It's all arranged.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
a young female
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
the act of departing
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
It's
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From this reading It's all arranged.
Kate
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From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
not any; not one
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
express in words
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
unusual or striking
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
sleighing
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From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A close carriage is coming for us, the sleighing is lovely, the church all trimmed up, and I must have you see it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
which person or people
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading If grandma had thought the girl out of her wits, no one could have blamed her, for on Christmas day she really did behave in the most singular manner.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading I shall wrap you in fur, and we will go and say our prayers together, like good girls, won't we?" said Kate, who was in a queer flutter, while her eyes shone, her lips were all smiles, and her feet kept dancing in spite of her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are going to church with me this morning, grandma.
