adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
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 Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
ascensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
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BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
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booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
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celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
Gammatt
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From this reading With illustrations by Gammatt Billings and others PREFACE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
Montgolfiernoun
French inventor who (with his brother Josef Michel Montgolfier) pioneered hot-air ballooning (1745-1799)
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
NaturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
others
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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
Piccolissima
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading This little story I have translated from the French of Mademoiselle Montgolfier.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
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wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mademoiselle Montgolfier says in her preface to the little book, "Notwithstanding the fanciful character of this story, it is, in fact, simply a little lesson in Natural History," and that "she would engage for the truth of all that Piccolissima relates of the manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes acquaintance."
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading If children enjoy it as much as I have, and think it as pretty, they will not regret that I have preferred it to any thing I could write for them.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first ascension.
