used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is it a book, my lady?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Is it a book, my lady?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
a female human offspring
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
dearly loved
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not seem very hard."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
a social unit living together
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
FRAZERnounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It does not seem very hard."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY MARY READS TO MRS.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading LADY MARY READS TO MRS.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LADY MARY READS TO MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not seem very hard."
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
READSnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading LADY MARY READS TO MRS.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It does not seem very hard."
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
be seated
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
slily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
SQUIRRELnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRAZER THE FIRST PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Frazer, if you like, I will sit down on this cushion by you and read some of my new book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LADY MARY READS TO MRS.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
precisely as stated
From this reading It does not seem very hard."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
work-basket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Mrs. Frazer took out her work-basket and sat down to sew, and Lady Mary began to read the little story, which, I hope, may entertain my little readers as much as it did the Governor's daughter. * * * * *
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, yes, it is a book, a pretty book; and see, here are pictures of squirrels in it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One day Lady Mary came to her nurse, and putting her arms about her neck, whispered to her,--"Mrs. Frazer, my dear good governess has given me something--it is in my hand," and she slily held her hand behind her--"will you guess what it is?"
