used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
custards
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From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
Fernefould
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From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
godmothersnounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðərz/
plural of “godmother” — any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
the literary culture
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
Merrylips
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From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
and nothing more
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
PugnounUS /pʌɡ/
small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
in the near future
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the summer days that followed Merrylips was busy with matters of deeper interest than dolls and godmothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Meantime Merrylips went romping her own way, and soon had forgotten both the doll and the godmother that had sent it.
at the time that
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This godmother Merrylips knew only by name, as the Lady Sybil Fernefould, her mother's old friend, a dread and distant being to whom, in her mother's letters, she was trained to send her duty.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had never seen Lady Sybil, nor, after the gift of the doll, did she wish to see her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HER BIRTHDAY Gentle Pug took the doll, and, in the moments when she was not setting neat stitches or baking custards, played with it prettily.
