adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
a young female
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
gummyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌmi/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
infirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
absolutely essential
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
Piccolissima
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From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
spongesnounUS /ˈspʌndʒəz/
plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
express a supposition
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
required or under orders
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Poor infirm creature that thou art," said the fly; "dost thou see any difference?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It seems necessary, thought she, that every surface, in whatever direction it is placed, should have the same power to attract and support the feet of the flies as the ground and the floor to retain mine.
at the time that
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Of what consequence is it, when one walks, whether the head is on one side or the other, up or down?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Piccolissima, somewhat mortified at having always walked with her head upward, remained stupefied and silent.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ignorant as she was, the little girl had not yet heard of the gummy liquid which the wise ones had at one time supposed to be placed in the sponges of the flies, nor of the vacuum, by means of which the learned of the present day suppose these little cushions can adhere to the most polished surfaces; and she had not yet seen flies enough to form any opinion for herself.
