used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
how long something has existed
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
(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 The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
CAN'T
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From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
the act of departing
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
high-born
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From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
how
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From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should have a better home," she said, glancing around her miserable room.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "There must be ways in which I can raise myself.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I am getting of an age to raise myself could I but see how to do it, yet I would wish to do nothing wrong."
but in spite of that
From this reading "I CAN'T BUY TEA" Although Sally had not slept until late the night of the ball, yet quite early she awoke the next morning, and, gathering the shawl closely about her, she began going over the fine sights and sounds, that had left a charm in her mind like unto a Fairy dream.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The longing in the maid's young heart for better things than those she had, fairly cried out within her, as she thought of the appearance and the graces of those high-born dames.
