used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
acclimateverbUS /ˈækləmeɪt/
get used to a certain climate
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
(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 "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
any thing at all
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
bakeverbUS /beɪk/
cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
the two together, not just one
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
cognomennoun
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
Cordelia
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From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
Dad'snounUS /dædz/
possessive form of “dad” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
dearly loved
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
put on clothes
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
take in solid food
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
at any time
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
flightyadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪti/
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
coins made of gold
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
GypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
and nothing more
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
Kit's
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From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
light-mindedadjective
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
maternitynounUS /məˈtɜːrnɪti/
the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
omelettenoun
beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
and nothing more
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
a human being
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
RobbinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbɪnz/
United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
sconesnounUS /skoʊnz/
plural of “scone” — small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
express in words
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Cordelia she was, and Gypsy seemed to acclimate herself both to maternity and to her new cognomen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jean changed her dress and ran down into the kitchen to help get supper and tell her experiences of the day, which proved so entertaining and comical that Mrs. Robbins finally came out and asked if they were ever to have anything to eat.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Dad’s tray is all ready, Mother mine," Jean replied, sitting up on the tall wood box behind the stove, "I’m just waiting for the scones to bake, and Kit’s fixing a beautiful jelly omelette.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It only proved, as Kit remarked, what children would do for a flighty and light-minded person, and she trusted that some day Doris would have twins to occupy her mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mother, dear, you never saw anything so funny as these precious inhabitants, but they’re all gold, just the same, and I like them.
