used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
Aeoliannoun
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
(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 "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
any person at all
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
Crampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
a young female
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
harpnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
easily agitated
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
Olivia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
Olivia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olivia felt a little nervous as she sent in her name by Phoebe; the girl had looked at her dubiously.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "He never sees anyone on Christmas Day; and Mrs. Crampton says he is but poorly;" nevertheless, at Olivia's request, she had taken the message.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "This life of ours is a wild Aeolian harp of many a joyous strain; But under them all there runs a loud perpetual wail, as of souls in pain."--_Longfellow_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am not sure whether master will see you, ma'am," she said.
