used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
(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 She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But what had become of the rich yellow powder?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what had become of the rich yellow powder?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
hairsnounUS /herz/
plural of “hair” — a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
staying power
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
Linette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
a particular point in time
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
Piccolissima
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading But what had become of the rich yellow powder?
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
possessing material wealth
From this reading But what had become of the rich yellow powder?
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
make square
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
not in physical motion
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These excellent little square brushes were placed on their hind legs mostly; they had brown horn backs, and short, stiff hairs, ranged regularly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Linette, still at a distance, did not hasten her steps, notwithstanding the exclamations of her sister; and before she came, Piccolissima was convinced that the flies did not think much of their brilliant toilet.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what had become of the rich yellow powder?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She saw them push off all their finery by means of the brushes with which their legs were furnished.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These brushes did their work so well, that in less than a moment every fly had resumed his modest livery.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading But what had become of the rich yellow powder?
