used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think it was?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
set up or found
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
death of a person
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Why, her own little hand!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
only a very short time before
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why, her own little hand!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What do you think it was?
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
held up in the air
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why, her own little hand!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Why, her own little hand!
participate in games or sport
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
Susy
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From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think it was?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
precisely as stated
From this reading She felt of it, lifted it up and looked at it, tasted of it, and admired it very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think it was?
at the time that
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, her own little hand!
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A grave judge, sitting on his bench, and looking as wise as Solomon, could hardly look graver or wiser than Susy did when she first found out she had two little hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But one morning, when she was ten weeks old, Susy began to play with a plaything.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you think it was?
