used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
(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 And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
creamiestadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmiɪst/
superlative of “creamy” — of the color of cream
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
at any time
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
on one occasion
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
and nothing more
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
she's
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From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Living there was every poor animal that Virginia had ever known.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is my mother," said Red Fox; "she's the matron."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Virginia was embarrassed, but only for a minute, for sweet old Mother Fox invited her into the parlor and then, after she had been offered the most delicious of cakes, and the creamiest of milk, and had eaten a refreshing supper, she was shown through the home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And they were all in such supreme comfort and having such a good time that she was sure she had never seen so many people so happy all at once, never in her whole life.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," the good old soul admitted, "I am Mother Fox, and this charitable home for the destitute of the field and forest is named after me."
