used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
(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 She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
clothing in general
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
travel across or pass over
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
divisible by two
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
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 But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
come together
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
Meg's
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From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
determined
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Meg was resolved that Robin and baby at least should not meet their father in rags.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
not in physical motion
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
carry out
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
very small
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
to-day
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From this reading She sprang up with a light heart, for father was coming home to-day.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
hard to endure
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading For the first time since her mother's death she dragged the box from under the bed, and with eager hands unlocked the lid.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little Meg's Treat to Her Children Robin's birthday dawned brightly, even into the dark deep shadows of Angel Court, and Meg was awakened by the baby's two hands beating upon her still drowsy face, and trying to lift up her closed eyelids with its tiny fingers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She knew that she dare not cross the court, she and the children, arrayed in the festive finery, without her father to take care of them; for she had seen other children stripped of all their new and showy clothes before they could reach the shelter of the larger streets.
