used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
ALISON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
make certain of
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
a youthful male person
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
crowingnounUS /ˈkroʊɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
DYCE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
fondledverbUS /ˈfɔːndəld/
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
a young female
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
herbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
HonestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She swept into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
set down according to a plan
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
without good reason
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
roenounUS /roʊ/
fish eggs or egg-filled ovary; having a grainy texture
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She swept into the room.
express in words
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She swept into the room.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
possessing sweep
From this reading She swept into the room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
thrivesverbUS /θraɪvz/
third-person singular of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
TreasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading She had in her hand a book of poems called _The Golden Treasury_ and a spray of the herb called Honesty, that thrives in poor men's gardens.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
in the company of; together with
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Having laid them down on the table without noticing her brother's extraordinary Present for a Good Boy, she turned about and fondled things.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ALISON DYCE came lightly up the rest of the stair, whistling blithely, in spite of her sister Bell's old notion that whistling women and crowing hens are never canny.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading People in the town--which has a forest of wood and deer behind it--used to say she had the tread and carriage of a young wild roe, and I can well assure you she was the girl to walk with on a winter day!
