used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
(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 "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am anxious to see my mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I am anxious to see my mother.
any person at all
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
beautifullest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
the formal act of approving
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
else's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
at any time
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
FowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "Thank you, Mrs Fowler, thank you," I answered, scarcely knowing what I said.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
used to form the superlative
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I am anxious to see my mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am anxious to see my mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you, Mrs Fowler, thank you," I answered, scarcely knowing what I said.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Thank you, Mrs Fowler, thank you," I answered, scarcely knowing what I said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, Mrs Fowler, thank you," I answered, scarcely knowing what I said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Thank you, Mrs Fowler, thank you," I answered, scarcely knowing what I said.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether she's the captain's daughter, or anybody else's daughter, it does not matter to me, but I know she is a blessing to all around her."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She is the light of the house--the most beautifullest and brightest little creature you ever did see," answered Mrs Fowler, with enthusiasm.
