used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KNITTING BEE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
BEEnounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading A KNITTING BEE.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
CricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
dearly loved
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
a young female
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
KNITTINGnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading A KNITTING BEE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, grandma!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
Old-FashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
express in words
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have an idea! haven't you a box of old things that I could look over, and select something for you to tell me a story about, like that dear old grandma in 'Old-Fashioned Girl?'"
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall the story be about?" asked grandma, her needles flashing as they flew.
at the time that
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When you were a little girl," answered Cricket, promptly, in the usual formula.
