used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
(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 Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
make certain of
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
Bonbonnoun
a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
Chaffinchnoun
small European finch with a cheerful song
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
coal-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
a social unit living together
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
Grumble-do
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
interposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
and nothing more
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
a male human offspring
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "So," rejoined Madam Grumble-do, "I am to be wedding coachman--am I?"
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Such a parcel of relations as belong to Prince Chaffinch, never did king's son, in all the wide world, possess before; a pretty brood truly."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Dear madam and sister," interposed Fairy Bonbon, in the gentlest manner, "you know our agreement; only have the kindness to cause the king and queen, and the worthy coal-man, to come hither, and I will undertake the rest."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I assure you I have never troubled my head about you; I should have been a fool indeed to concern myself with such light ware.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are nothing to me, for the rest of your blessed family give me quite enough to do without you.
