used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
boat-ride
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
every day; without missing a day
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading “I’m not deaf,” was her rejoinder, as she kept on with her sewing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
hemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m not deaf,” was her rejoinder, as she kept on with her sewing.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “I’m not deaf,” was her rejoinder, as she kept on with her sewing.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
a course of conduct
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “I’m not deaf,” was her rejoinder, as she kept on with her sewing.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
rose-embowered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading “I’m not deaf,” was her rejoinder, as she kept on with her sewing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Neither am I dumb,” retorted Robert, turning around and starting down the path.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
at the time that
From this reading She had seen him between the leaves, as he came striding up the walk, but gave a very natural start of surprise when he spoke.
which person or people
From this reading “Come out for a boat-ride,” Robert called to Meg, who was hemming kitchen towels on her rose-embowered porch.
wilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading “A creature not too bright or good For human nature’s daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears and smiles.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’m not deaf,” was her rejoinder, as she kept on with her sewing.
