used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
ain't
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From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
(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 Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mildred always said use instead of reason.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
BIGGERadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
permission to do something
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
set up or found
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
guest-chamber
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From this reading Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Mildred always said use instead of reason.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
a large number or amount
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mildred always said use instead of reason.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mildred had moved herself and all her belongings into the guest-chamber.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
not any; not one
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mildred always said use instead of reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mildred always said use instead of reason.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mildred always said use instead of reason.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Lots of reasons!" answered Nance, smiling at her little companion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
THUMBnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
the act of using
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
at the time that
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mother had at first objected, but when she found it made Nance happy to have the child with her, she gave her consent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I HAD A LITTLE HUSBAND NO BIGGER THAN MY THUMB" "Aunt Nance, what's the use you ain't got no husband an' baby children?"
