used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
(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 _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
in addition
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The merladies are very beautiful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
combsnounUS /koʊmz/
plural of “comb” — a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
dolphinsnounUS /ˈdɑːlfənz/
plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
the act of retaining something
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
and nothing more
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
staying power
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
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 They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
looking-glass
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From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
merladies
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From this reading The merladies are very beautiful.
mermaidsnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
mermen
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From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
one's
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From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
and nothing more
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
express in words
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
deliver by singing
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
carry out
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE SEA KINGDOM._ I take it for granted that all my readers have heard of mermen and mermaids.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are also said to sing in the most charming manner.
being of use or service
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
precisely as stated
From this reading The merladies are very beautiful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But in case any one’s education should have been neglected, I will just say that they are like human beings, only that instead of legs they have tails like dolphins, a fashion much more useful in their element, and regarded by them as much more ornamental, than the style in which people are finished on land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They have long, golden hair, and have often been seen sitting on the rocks by the seaside, combing their locks with their golden combs and holding a looking-glass.
