used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
anew
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
(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 Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
a youthful male person
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
croaked
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From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
put on clothes
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
the act of departing
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
something that is lost
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
not any; not one
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He appeared to be in a better temper than on the previous evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
precisely as stated
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
at the time that
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I do not know whether the little birds again visited him in his dreams, and croaked and scolded him, and told him that he was a very, very naughty boy, but I am very certain that his dreams could not have been pleasant.
which person or people
From this reading As soon as she was up in the morning, she went in as usual to help her brother, who though he declared that he could dress himself, never managed to do so properly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fanny had another cause for regret, when she looked up at the spot where the cage with her little favourite in it used to hang, and no cage was there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Norman continued to show that he was sorry, and was really going to behave better, she would not she thought have felt her loss so much.
