used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
(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 "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the last day before their return to town.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
Burleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the last day before their return to town.
emanating from God
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
immediately past
From this reading It was the last day before their return to town.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
the literary culture
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
MOLLIE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOLLIE'S PRINCE.
Moritz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading MOLLIE'S PRINCE.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
ProudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the last day before their return to town.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the last day before their return to town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was the last day before their return to town.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
Waveney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
in or at the place that
From this reading _The Lord of Burleigh._ "It is all arranged about the picnic," exclaimed Mollie, in a joyous voice, as she entered their bedroom, where Waveney was busy packing her own and Mollie's things.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "And, while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine, Proudly turns he round and kindly: 'All of this is thine and mine.'"
produce a literary work
From this reading Moritz had come down unexpectedly the previous evening, and had paid his usual morning visit; he had gone back to the hotel to write his letters, and had promised to join them on the Parade later on.