used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
(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 For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
from appearances alone
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
propose a payment
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
a youthful male person
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading The father and bridegroom looked on, silent as they.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
chid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could he say or do?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father and bridegroom looked on, silent as they.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
a young female
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What could he say or do?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
the act of retaining something
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The father and bridegroom looked on, silent as they.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
passivelyadverbUS /ˈpæsɪvli/
in a passive manner
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
on the contrary
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
express in words
From this reading What could he say or do?
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The father and bridegroom looked on, silent as they.
be seated
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading They suffered her to touch a little hand of each, passively rather than unwillingly, and let it go.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
precisely as stated
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could he say or do?
at the time that
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a minute or so the boy and girl stood opposite her, holding fast by one another, and staring with all their eyes; but they said nothing more, being apparently very "good" children, that is, children brought up under the old-fashioned rules, which are indicated in the celebrated rhyme,
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Come when you're called, Do as you're bid: Shut the door after you, And you'll never be chid."_ Therefore, on being told to sit down, they gravely took their places on the sofa, and continued to stare.
