used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
(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 Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
Estelle's
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From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
the organ of sight
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
a young female
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
the act of departing
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack looked up sharply.
Julien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack looked up sharply.
engage in
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
Matou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
not any; not one
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Jack looked up sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
in the near future
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading 'Julien Matou is going to show me the celebrated elephant, called "Napoleon,"' announced the little girl, as they were about to start.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack looked up sharply.
migratory
From this reading 'There must be no wandering away from me or Mother, Missy,' he said, almost sternly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning was not brighter and clearer than Estelle's face as she flew about, helping Goody to make everything ready for their early dinner, specially early that day, as they were to set off for the _fete_ as soon as it was over.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Mrs. Wright was casting a careful eye round the room, to see that all was as it ought to be before she left.
