Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

(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 was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

any thing at all

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

a young person of either sex

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

dearly loved

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LOST HALF-SOVEREIGN.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

and nothing more

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

go away from a place

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

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 It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST HALF-SOVEREIGN.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

not any; not one

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

look furtively

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

on the contrary

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Just run to the door, Carrots, dear," said Floss, "and peep in to see if nurse is coming."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

the season of growth

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

catch sight of

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LOST HALF-SOVEREIGN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Children should not leave about Anything that's small and bright; Lest the fairies spy it out, And fly off with it at night."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading _Poems written for a child._ There was no buzzy sound in Mrs. White's garden this afternoon.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was far too early in the year for that, indeed it was beginning to feel quite chilly and cold, as the afternoons often do of fine days in early spring, and by the time Floss and Carrots had eaten their cake, and examined all the rose bushes to see if they could find any buds, and wished it were summer, so that there would be some strawberries hiding under the glossy green leaves, they began to wonder why nurse was so long--and to feel rather cold and tired of waiting.