used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
coronetsnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnets/
plural of “coronet” — a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
Howe'er
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From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
Kathleen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
the literary culture
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
for more time
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
come together
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
NAUGHTYadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
and nothing more
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
SHINESnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading TENNYSON.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith than Norman blood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Howe'er it be, it seems to me 'Tis only noble to be good.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kathleen remained a week longer with her relatives; but such importunate letters came to her from Mrs. Stone and Helen Fox that she decided to go home to Boston, promising her grandmother that they should meet often in future.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "SO SHINES A GOOD DEED IN A NAUGHTY WORLD."
