used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
(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 She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
in addition
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
canarynounUS /kəˈneri/
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
a young person of either sex
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
divisible by two
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
the sound of laughing
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
LibbynounUS /ˈlɪbiː/
United States chemist who developed a method of radiocarbon dating (1908-1980)
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
not any; not one
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
established beyond doubt
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
pupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
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From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
caught or fixed
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And even then, though she could not remain quite indifferent to the Pup's soft eyes and confiding friendliness, she never developed any real enthusiasm for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
precisely as stated
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it happened, Miss Libby was a child of decided views.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the most decided of her views proved to be that a seal pup, with very little voice and that little by no means melodious, was no substitute for a canary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She refused to look at the Pup at all, until her father, much disappointed, assured her that she should have a canary also without further delay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would minister amiably to his wants, and laugh at his antics, and praise his good temper, and stroke his sleek, round head, but she stuck resolutely to her first notion, that he was quite too "queer" for her to really love.
