used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
Headley
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From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
and nothing more
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
a unit of instruction
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
Minnie
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From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
PACKETnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
in the near future
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
on the contrary
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
make square
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Minnie is always rather curious," observed Hugh, looking up from a lesson he had been conning over.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will open it presently," answered their mother, smiling, while she seated herself at the head of the table.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I do wish to know what it is though!" said Minnie shyly, "and I believe John wants to see just as much as I do."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; Minnie has been turning it, and twisting it, and weighing it, and smelling it--doing everything except open it," said John, laughing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A PACKET._ "Mother, here is a nice little square packet come for you by post!" said Minnie as Mrs. Headley entered the dining-room the next morning.
