used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
alighting
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From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
(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 Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
CanarynounUS /kəˈneri/
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
permission to do something
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
disrespectfuladjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/
exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
Katy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
immediately past
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
engage in
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading THE SPARROWS' NEST.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
on one occasion
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
and nothing more
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
SPARROWSnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading THE SPARROWS' NEST.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPARROWS' NEST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading After the disrespectful remark at the close of the last chapter, he flew away, and did not return until night.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Robin were deeply pained by Dick's bad conduct.
in or at the place that
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Katy then begged her father and mother to accompany her to the village where Canary lived; and, after a ready consent, they all stretched their wings and flew away over the tops of houses and trees, not once alighting until they reached the dwelling where the pretty bird belonged.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading They concluded, however, it was best to refrain from further reproof, as it only seemed to make him worse.
