used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RICH AND THE POOR.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
Emmeline
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From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
how
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From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
march in a procession
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
one's
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From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE RICH AND THE POOR.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE RICH AND THE POOR.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
the season of growth
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure you can not find another adjective to apply to them, Emmy?
Susan
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From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RICH AND THE POOR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is such a picturesque cottage, and Dame Collins, and Susan, and a host of little ones, look so nice, and so clean, and so pretty, and happy; it does one's heart good to look at them."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have had such a delightful excursion, mamma.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ellen, how I do wish you could have been with us!" joyously exclaimed Emmeline, as she ran into the usual sitting room, one of those lovely afternoons, that the first days of March so often bring, promising spring long before she really comes.
