used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Monty's coming, Monty's coming!"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
FINNANnounUS /ˈfɪnən/
haddock usually baked but sometimes broiled with lots of butter
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
HADDIE
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From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
It's
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From this reading "It's just too lovely for words!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
and nothing more
From this reading "It's just too lovely for words!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "It's just too lovely for words!
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
Monty's
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From this reading Monty's coming, Monty's coming!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
repack
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From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
not in physical motion
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Judge set off down the street, still examining his mail and bidding the girls to follow; and, as they did so, Molly exclaimed:
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It's just too lovely for words!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dorothy almost lost sight of the Judge as he turned a corner into a side street, so long she paused and so disgusted she felt.
valises
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From this reading FINNAN HADDIE IN A GARDEN As Molly's excitement seemed pleasurable they did not tarry for its explanation but promptly separated; the ladies returning to their hotel to order their carriage and repack the few articles they had taken from their valises.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "It's just too lovely for words!
