used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
Alene
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From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
can't
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From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
didn't
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From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
Fred
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From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
I'll
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From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
Kizzie's
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From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
roused to anger
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
absolutely essential
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
STRINGnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
under normal conditions
From this reading "Kizzie's mad and I am glad," sang Alene, noticing a cloud on the girl's usually good-natured countenance.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter, seeing that her good intentions were not necessary, stood inactive until the swinging died away.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
which person or people
From this reading A STRING OF FISH "Let me alone and I'll die myself," cried Alene who, after a vigorous rocking in the big swing, was coming to a leisurely stop which Kizzie's appearance threatened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Oh, the fish wagon didn't come and Mrs. Major says Mr. Fred can't do without his fish.
