Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

anew

From this reading BUNNY FORGETS AGAIN.

(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 But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading BUNNY FORGETS AGAIN.

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From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

the act of digging

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading BUNNY FORGETS AGAIN.

-ing form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

a young female

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

an established custom

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

hear with intention

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

held dear

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

a female domestic

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

come together

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

cut with a saw

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

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From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

a health resort near a spring or at the seaside

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But Bunny's ideas and those of her maid were not at all the same, for the little girl loved the sands, and could spend hours there digging and building castles of all shapes and sizes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

up to a particular time

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Sophie liked the Spa, for there she saw much to delight and amuse her, whilst on the sands she always felt dull and weary.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On they went; the little ones laughing and talking pleasantly together, until they came to the entrance of the Spa, a gay promenade which the fashionables of the place were in the habit of frequenting in the morning to inhale the sea breezes, listen to sweet music and meet their friends.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Out of the gate and down the road went the two little cousins hand in hand, whilst close behind them walked Sophie, holding up a big umbrella, and carrying a yellow-covered novel under her arm.