used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading FRANKIE'S BIRTHDAY.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
dearly loved
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
Frankie
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From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
FRANKIE'S
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From this reading FRANKIE'S BIRTHDAY.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
how
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From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
and nothing more
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
in the recent past
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
hard to endure
From this reading "You have been trying to improve lately, my dear, and have almost conquered your hasty temper.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I should like it very much indeed," replied the boy, his eyes sparkling with pleasure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Your father and I have been so much pleased with your conduct that we wish to reward you; so if you would like to have a party, I shall invite as many of your young friends as you please."
a late time of life
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Frankie," said mamma one evening, just as he was going to bed, "to-morrow you will be six years old; how should you like to have a party of your young friends?"
