achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
can't
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From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
carissima
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From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
Ciriegia
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From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
danseusenoun
a female ballet dancer
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
didstauxiliary verbUS /dɪdst/
an old form of “did”, used with “thou”
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
Giovanni
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From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
MURDERverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading WHOLESALE MURDER.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am so tired, and my head feels sick!" moaned the child, laying the poor aching little head upon his shoulder.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now can't we go home to mammy?
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nor were more substantial proofs of their approval wanting; so that at night, when Giovanni counted up his gains, he found them so large, that he cried, while embracing poor weary little Cherry,-- "O blessed, blessed moment when thou didst cross my path, Ciriegia carissima!"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
WHOLESALEadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading WHOLESALE MURDER.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading IN the course of that day, Giovanni and his little danseuse visited all the principal public places in the town, and also several of the best private houses; and, at all, the performances of the child called forth the surprise, delight, and admiration of those who witnessed them.
