used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
anew
From this reading The evening was spent by her and Preston over engravings again.
(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 She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SATIN AND FEATHERS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If she could do but that Daisy thought she would be happy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If she could do but that Daisy thought she would be happy.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
dinner-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If she could do but that Daisy thought she would be happy.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading The evening was spent by her and Preston over engravings again.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening was spent by her and Preston over engravings again.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading SATIN AND FEATHERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If she could do but that Daisy thought she would be happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she could do but that Daisy thought she would be happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
being perceived or observed
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The evening was spent by her and Preston over engravings again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
Preston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening was spent by her and Preston over engravings again.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
SATINnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading SATIN AND FEATHERS.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The evening was spent by her and Preston over engravings again.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was a little afraid of questions at the dinner-table; but it happened that the older people were interested about some matter of their own and she was not noticed at all.
which person or people
From this reading Except in a quiet way by Mr. Randolph, who picked out nuts for her; and Daisy took them and thought joyfully of carrying a Testament to Molly's cottage and teaching her to read it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she could do but that Daisy thought she would be happy.
