used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
Felix
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From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
mother-dog
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From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
information about recent and important events
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
on the contrary
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But inwardly the news had given her a shock almost as sharp as that felt by him.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
a special situation
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sooner or later this always happened, and generally sooner nowadays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
precisely as stated
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, she could not help feeling that she would get more of Felix, to her a matter of greater importance than she gave sign of.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Flora took the news rather with the air of a mother-dog that says to her puppy: "Oh, very well, young thing!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Go and stick your teeth in it and find out for yourself!"
