used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
Caudle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
Riccabocca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
not in physical motion
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
Violante
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading She looks delicate, she evidently requires care, she wants the mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a lovely smile! what an ingenuous, candid brow!
which person or people
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Violante was indeed a bewitching child,--a child to whom I defy Mrs. Caudle herself (immortal Mrs. Caudle!) to have been a harsh stepmother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Look at her now, as released from those kindly arms, she stands, still clinging with one hand to her new mamma, and holding out the other to Riccabocca, with those large dark eyes swimming in happy tears.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And rare is the woman who would not love her the better for that!
