used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
divisible by two
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
set up or found
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
how
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From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
papa'snounUS /ˈpɑːpɑːz/
possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
Robbie
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From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
express in words
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
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From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
Susy
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From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
at the time that
From this reading When Susy first learned to walk, she was so pleased to find that she could run about, that she liked very much to run to get things for her papa or mamma.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But as she grew older, and stronger, and wiser, and so better able to run for mamma, or to wait upon her papa, Susy grew selfish.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If her mamma said, "Susy bring me my work," Susy would say, "In a minute, mamma!" and go on playing.
work-basket
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From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Robbie was dressed she liked to stand by, and hold the pins, and she even thought she could brush his hair, and tie his frocks, if they would let her try.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She felt herself almost a young lady when she found she could lift one of papa's boots and carry it to him; and how pleased she was when her mamma sent her to get her work-basket!
