used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
(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 Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
candy-jars
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From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
court-plaster
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From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
DottyadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːti/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading "No, sir," replied Dotty, quickly; "she is a _westerness_."
at any time
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
flower-bed
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From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
Flyawayadjective
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
isn't
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From this reading "She isn't a Yankee child--is she?"
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir," replied Dotty, quickly; "she is a _westerness_."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
with speed
From this reading "No, sir," replied Dotty, quickly; "she is a _westerness_."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, sir," replied Dotty, quickly; "she is a _westerness_."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
cut with a saw
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She isn't a Yankee child--is she?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "No, sir," replied Dotty, quickly; "she is a _westerness_."
spryest
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From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
TIN-TYPES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TIN-TYPES.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
accept gladly
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
westerness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, sir," replied Dotty, quickly; "she is a _westerness_."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That little one is the spryest child I ever saw," said the man with the court-plaster, as Flyaway hovered about the candy-jars, like a butterfly over a flower-bed.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading "She isn't a Yankee child--is she?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Bradley said he did not often allow any one behind his counter, as all the boys in the village could testify; but these young ladies were welcome in any part of the store.
