presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
(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 CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
CARUSOnounUS /kərˈuːsoʊ/
outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921)
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
give encouragement to
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
the first light of day
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
take in solid food
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
divisible by two
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
a social unit living together
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
set up or found
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
held dear
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
O'Donnell
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From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
deliver by singing
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
SINGSverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
a short musical composition with words
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
songsternoun
a composer of words or music for popular songs
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
the season of growth
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
Stickney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
not in physical motion
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARUSO SINGS IN PUBLIC CARUSO was in fullest song now that spring was in town, and he did all that he could to cheer his best friends.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His task was hard, and, whether he perceived its difficulties or not, he sang from dawn to dark, and did not even stop at night whenever the moon gave him light to sing by.
belonging to which person
From this reading Granny O’Donnell, whose income was ample for her slender needs, had been an actual fairy godmother to the boys during those lonely hospital days, and now she was continually cooking more food than she could eat, and bringing the surplus up to the Stickney kitchen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The mother gained but slowly, the third week at home found her still unable to work, and the question that constantly confronted her was, “What will become of us?”
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, much as they loved the songster and his music, the Stickney family could not be won over to forgetfulness of the real trouble that shadowed them.
