used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
react verbally
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
at any time
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
communicated in words
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
the act of departing
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
HARDINGnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
held dear
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
MOUSEYadjective
infested with mice
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
postagenounUS /ˈpoʊstədʒ/
the charge for mailing something
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
an educational institution
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOUSEY LEARNS SHE IS TO GO TO SCHOOL; AND MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE MR.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first letter she had ever received, and she was so pleased that she showed it to each member of the household.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HARDING supplied Mousey with a postage stamp for her letter; and in the course of a few days she had an answer from Aunt Eliza, enclosing sixpence—in stamps—from Uncle Dick.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Maria said she was sure Mrs. Dawson was a good woman, and she did not wonder her niece loved her so much.
produce a literary work
From this reading John Monday remarked that he wished he had an aunt to write a letter to him, and an uncle to send him a present, and wanted to know how Mousey was going to spend her money; whilst Mr. Harding appeared gratified at being offered the epistle to read, and expressed his approval of its contents.
