used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
completely unclothed
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
the act of departing
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is coming."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
how
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From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
MarinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
May'st
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From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
patters
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From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The guests are met, the feast is set; May'st hear the merry din."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
to-day
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From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The idea sends through her whole frame a little thrill of protective gladness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading --_Ancient Mariner._ "Teddy is coming to-day," is Molly's first thought next morning, as, springing from her bed, she patters across the floor in her bare feet to the window, to see how the weather is going to greet her lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How happy, how independent she will feel with her champion always near her!
