used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
Foo
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From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
gesturingverbUS /ˈdʒestʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “gesture” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
LingnounUS /lɪŋ/
water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
magnanimouslyadverb
in a magnanimous manner
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
Marigold's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
express in words
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
TaiadjectiveUS /taɪ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Tai Ling began his conquering smile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The waiters released their hold on the prospective fathers, and the three competitors sat down to a table and called for tea and sweet cakes and cigarettes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Some small amounts, it appeared, she had managed to collect from Wing Foo and his friend, but neither of them had done what Tai Ling had done so magnanimously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was caught by the crowd and echoed, and in another moment light laughter was running about, with chattering voices and gesturing hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One must admit that Marigold’s conduct was, as the politicians say, deserving of the highest censure; but, you see, she was young, and she needed money for this business—her first.
