used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
in addition
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
aye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
without deviation
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
not in action or at work
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
hear with intention
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
Macdonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
mamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
with low volume
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
try to get or reach
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
carry out
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
express in words
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
precisely as stated
From this reading Little boys and girls--aye, and their elders also--often feel the hours very long and heavy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They may have a kind mama or friend to assist them; and there are many more ways of amusing themselves than they think of.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
which person or people
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The latter have many causes for this feeling; but the former had better take my advice, and directly seek for some employment, which will, I promise, cure their complaint.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was early in January that Mrs. Macdonald was quietly sitting with her sister, who had not long arrived from India.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Let them listen to me, and I will tell them of a game which often entertained some young friends of mine, and was one of their plans for passing idle moments.
