used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
Ditte
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From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
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 At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
assemble or get together
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
Lars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
nettlesnounUS /ˈnetəlz/
plural of “nettle” — any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
an educational institution
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
be seated
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
Soerine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
the rays of the sun
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had to look after the little ones, care for the sheep and hens too, and gather nettles in a sack for the pigs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading At times Lars Peter came home early, having been unlucky in selling his fish.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
at the time that
From this reading RAIN AND SUNSHINE On the days when Ditte did not go to school, there were thousands of things for her to do.
which person or people
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Soerine was one of those people who fuss about without doing much.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then she would sit up with her parents until one or two o'clock in the night, cleaning the fish, to prevent it spoiling.
