used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
having companions or an escort
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
Carey
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From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
chidedverbUS /ˈtʃaɪdɪd/
past form of “chide” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
dearly loved
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
derivationnounUS /ˌderəˈveɪʃən/
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
divisible by two
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
come to pass
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
Motherdy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
MuddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
mustn't
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From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading "You mustn't have ideas after nine P.M., Nancy!" chided her mother.
patsnounUS /pæts/
plural of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
compacted by ironing
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
shortenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
stickyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪki/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
stranglingnounUS /ˈstræŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
undistinguishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
not special in any way; lacking distinction
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
except if; if not
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mother Carey enjoyed it so much from Peter that she even permitted it to be taken up by the elder children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
at the time that
From this reading "Muddy" in itself is undistinguished and even unpleasant, but when accompanied by a close strangling hug, pats on the cheek, and ardent if somewhat sticky kisses, grows by degrees to possess delightful associations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First there was "mother dear," and as persons under fifteen are always pressed for time and uniformly breathless, this appellation was shortened to "Motherdy," and Peter being unable to struggle with that term, had abbreviated it into "Muddy."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Muddy" is not an attractive name unless you happen to know its true derivation and significance.
