used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Daffy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
Daffy
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From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
Dreamikins
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From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
moving swiftly
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
Freda
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From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Daffy.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
Naughtinessnoun
an attribute of mischievous children
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
a human being
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Generally she was a dainty little person, and certainly kept her frocks much cleaner than Freda or Daffy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked Daffy.
at the time that
From this reading A Day of Naughtiness IT was only a few days after this that Freda and Daffy were playing in the garden, when Dreamikins suddenly appeared before them.
a Caucasian
From this reading But now her white frock was splashed and stained with mud, and her white socks were torn and dirty.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had no hat on; her curls were flying in the wind, her cheeks were hot, and her blue eyes dancing with mischief and excitement.
