used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an unusually hot day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She arrived at the boathouse panting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She arrived at the boathouse panting.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading She arrived at the boathouse panting.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading But she did not wait to recover her breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she did not wait to recover her breath.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was an unusually hot day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she did not wait to recover her breath.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
in a gradual manner
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was an unusually hot day.
inaudiblyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːdəbli/
in an inaudible manner
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
Maida
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From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
MAIDA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she did not wait to recover her breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading She arrived at the boathouse panting.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
with speed
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
with low volume
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
with speed
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But she did not wait to recover her breath.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She arrived at the boathouse panting.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
with low volume
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
in a swift manner
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
in the direction of
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading MAIDA’S FIND Maida crept slowly out of her room; stole softly down the stairs; ran quietly to a side entrance; opened the screen door gently; closed it inaudibly; dashed down the trail to the Magic Mirror.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It was an unusually hot day.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Quickly she unlocked the door and pulled out one of the canoes, leaped into it so swiftly that she almost upset it, paddled as rapidly as she could towards the center of the lake.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But she did not wait to recover her breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an unusually hot day.
