used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
(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 Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
dearly loved
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
apart from; not including
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
IsoldenounUS /ɪˈsoʊldə/
(Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
immediately past
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
LAUGHSnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
Middletown
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From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
Milliken
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From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
Milliken's
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From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading If a fairy godmother had been invited in at her christening her plans could not have prospered more.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
Sidney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
express in words
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
the act of using
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Milliken, in Sidney's hearing, had gently hinted that it would be very nice if the girls could go away somewhere for July--at least all of them except dear Isolde.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
which person or people
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "THE SUMMER WILL TELL WHO LAUGHS LAST!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading To use Sidney's own thought, "things happened" with amazing swiftness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First came Mrs. Milliken's unpleasant announcement that the Summer Convention of the League was to be held in Middletown during July which meant that every day for two weeks would see the old house invaded by the curious and the reverent.
