used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
(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 "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
corallines
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From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
set afire or burning
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
lime-light
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From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
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 They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
seaweednounUS /ˈsiːwiːd/
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
required or under orders
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "All rubbish!" he exclaimed on her asking him if he did not think her pile of curiosities nice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
ungallantadjective
offensively discourteous
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, on the contrary, however, extremely ungallant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
at the time that
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
a Caucasian
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When that little branch you have there is dry, if you put the end of it to a lighted candle, it will burn with an intense white flame, similar to the lime-light, or that produced by electricity."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "But, those corallines, young lady, are good.
zoophytes
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From this reading They were long supposed to belong to the animal world, like the zoophytes; instead of which they are plants the same as any other seaweed.
