used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
(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 THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
cannot
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From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
apart from; not including
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
your parents
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
MERMAID'S
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From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
peepsnounUS /piːps/
plural of “peep” — the short weak cry of a young bird
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
plaitedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
thickestadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkɪst/
superlative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the deeper waters that I love, there are miles and miles of soft, blue mud, that to a Dolphin is far more luxurious and enjoyable than the thickest of velvet or the most closely, evenly plaited straw could be.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
the act of using
From this reading THE MERMAID'S CAVE As I have never been in a truly house, I cannot know of all the kinds of carpets or coverings that Folks use on the floors.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet, except in deep waters, I will not pretend that my carpets are always very soft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Oh, but never has a floor of wood been covered with such wonderful material, or covering of such marvellous workmanship, as that over which I have roamed, and on which I have rested all my life.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I have had peeps at very lovely carpets, as in a ship's cabin, and I know that velvet and fine, beautiful straw, as well as other kinds of nice carpets, must be used in what Folks call their houses.
