used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
in the past
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
boarding-school
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From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
chilenounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
dan
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From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
dey's
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From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
ketched
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From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
lasses
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From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
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 Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
on one occasion
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
Preston's
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From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
PROSYadjective
lacking wit or imagination
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The methods followed and the results obtained may be believed or not; that rests with the individual reading.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
express in words
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
an educational institution
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
and nothing more
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
express in words
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And I think that I ought to be able to tell it pretty correctly, having seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears many of the pranks related.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
hard to endure
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
vingegar
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From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
Virginy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am simply trying to tell a story of boarding-school life as it really was "once upon a time."
which person or people
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
wid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long ago, in my own childhood days, our "old Virginy" cook used to say to me: "La, chile, dey's a heap sight mo' flies ketched wid 'lasses dan vingegar," and I have come to the conclusion that she had truth on her side.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading DULL AND PROSY It is to be hoped that those who read this story will not run off with the idea that I am trying to set Miss Preston's school up as a model in every sense of the word, for I am not.
