used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
anew
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
a youthful male person
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
crustsnounUS /krʌsts/
plural of “crust” — the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
dearly loved
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
take in solid food
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
ENCHANTEDadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven pity us!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
held dear
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
on one occasion
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Heaven pity us!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
STAGverbUS /stæɡ/
attend a dance or a party without a female companion
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Even the little dogs under the table fare better than we do, for she often throws them nice pieces to eat.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our stepmother gives us dry hard crusts for dinner and supper; she often knocks us about, and threatens to kick us out of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One day the boy took his sister's hand, and said to her, "Dear little sister, since our mother died we have not had one happy hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
which person or people
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE ENCHANTED STAG There were once a brother and sister who loved each other dearly; their mother was dead, and their father had married again a woman who was most unkind and cruel to them.
