used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
any thing at all
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
dishclothnoun
a cloth for washing dishes
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
Elspeth's
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From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
FairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
frying-pan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
Georgina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
immediately past
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
raspingadjective
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
Saggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Mrs. Saggs sniffed suspiciously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading The bedroom was in the front of the house, and the rasping noise she was making as she scratched away with the edge of an iron spoon, kept her from hearing anything else.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Mrs. Saggs sniffed suspiciously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
at the time that
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nor did she hear the murmur of voices that went on while it was being eaten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dance of the Rainbow Fairies Georgina, intent on washing the frying-pan and cleaning the last vestige of burnt egg from the top of the stove, did not hear Mrs. Saggs come in at the front door with Aunt Elspeth's dinner on a tray.
woodbox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So when the door into the kitchen suddenly opened it gave her such a start that she dropped the dishcloth into the woodbox.
