used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
Clifford
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From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
demanding attention
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
door-bell
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From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
at any time
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
Flyawayadjective
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
a young female
From this reading THE WICKED GIRL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
Louise
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From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
and nothing more
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WICKED GIRL.
thistle-down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If ever a child was made of thistle-down it is Flyaway Clifford," said aunt Louise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was feared, at first, that several bones were broken and her intellect injured for life; but after crying fifteen minutes, she seemed to feel nearly as well as before.
wheelbarrownounUS /ˈwiːlberoʊ/
a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
From this reading Still it was not thought best for her to fatigue herself that day by selling rags, and the wheelbarrow enterprise was put off until the next morning.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading THE WICKED GIRL.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Flyaway had only been climbing the outside of the staircase, and would have done very well, if some one had not rung the door-bell, and startled her so that she fell from the very top stair to the floor.
