used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
(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 You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
make calm or still
From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
don't
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From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
the organ of sight
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
Jacula
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From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
needle's
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From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
not any; not one
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
Prudentum
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From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
substratumnoun
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
tats
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From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
male cat
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
Tremnell
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From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Jacula Prudentum._ After the storm there was a calm.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Margaret lay on the settle in the farm kitchen recovering slowly from a sharp attack of marsh fever, and declaring in apparent jest, that had more than a substratum of truth, that she was in no hurry to get well.
at the time that
From this reading "Some people hate being waited on and made a fuss over," she said; "but I really like it; I like it when Tom brings me books, and Mr. Thorpe flowers, and Cousin Tremnell tats lace caps for me.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Two friends will in a needle's eye repose, But the whole world is narrow for two foes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are all so nice when I am ill, that I don't see why I should give up being an invalid.
