used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SWALLOW-TAILED BUTTERFLY.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I ain't coming here any more."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
react verbally
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading A SWALLOW-TAILED BUTTERFLY.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I ain't coming here any more."
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
Elliot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a quick look
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I ain't coming here any more."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I ain't coming here any more."
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a light shade of red
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
SWALLOW-TAILEDadjective
(especially of butterflies and birds) having a forked tail like that of a swallow
From this reading A SWALLOW-TAILED BUTTERFLY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth's look of inquiry, "I am not in the least to blame.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
in or at the place that
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
the words that are spoken
From this reading These were the words Miss Ruth heard spoken in loud angry tones as she opened the door connecting her bedroom with the parlor, where the little girls were assembled, and caught a glimpse of an energetic figure in pink gingham running across the lawn that separated the minister's house from his next door neighbor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I can't have the seat I want, I won't have any; and I think you are real mean, Mollie Elliot!
