used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
buckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
chastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
cocoanutnoun
large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
danseusenoun
a female ballet dancer
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
DiddleverbUS /ˈdɪdəl/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
DumplingnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
divisible by two
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
listingnounUS /ˈlɪstɪŋ/
a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
Margaret
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From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
one's
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From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
and nothing more
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
premierenounUS /preˈmɪr/
the first public performance of a play or movie
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
slipper-strap
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From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
a male human offspring
From this reading She reminded me simultaneously, as she descended, of a mystic Russian premiere danseuse, a barefooted native swinging down his cocoanut grove, and High Diddle Dumpling my son John.
in the near future
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
stocking-footed
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From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
tippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
tree-top
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From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
uncomplicatedadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmpləkeɪtɪd/
lacking complexity
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
untieverbUS /ənˈtaɪ/
undo the ties of
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so obvious, even to me, that Mother would not have been up a tree at this hour that I could only repeat my original project of abandoning the slipper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
at the time that
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Margaret soon appeared within my line of vision, listing dangerously, chastened, dignified, and stocking-footed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I learned afterwards that it is not an entirely uncomplicated process to buckle in the centre when swinging in a tree-top with one foot stationary and a tin pail on one's arm, and untie a slipper-strap without tipping the pail or falling out of the tree.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What would Mother do?" called Margaret from her lady's bower.
