used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
(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 The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
DUTCHIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
the act of departing
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
granulatedadjective
made grainy or formed into granules
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
Greenwald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
Jonas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
engage in
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
MARIAnounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
ourn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
Phœbe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
with speed
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She said for Jonas to fetch it along on his home road."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
make square
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
strawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LITTLE DUTCHIE "AUNT MARIA said I dare look around a little," thought Phœbe as she neared the big store on the Square.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heart beat more quickly as she turned the knob of the heavy door--little things still thrilled her, going to the store in Greenwald was an event!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The clerk's courteous, "What can I do for you?" bewildered her for an instant but she swallowed hard and said, "Why, we want twenty pounds of granulated sugar; ourn is almost all and Aunt Maria wants to make some strawberry jelly to-morrow.
