used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
(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 You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Was the prisoner old or young, Mary?" asked Louisa.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
Louisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Was the prisoner old or young, Mary?" asked Louisa.
MamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Was the prisoner old or young, Mary?" asked Louisa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Was the prisoner old or young, Mary?" asked Louisa.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Officers of justice are securing him, and another prisoner stands near."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
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 "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was the prisoner old or young, Mary?" asked Louisa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Mama," said Mary, one evening, "I have been reading a story to-day, which shall be my picture to-night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
but in spite of that
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must imagine a court of law, the judge raised on a high seat with all the lawyers round him; he looks sad yet firm.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before him stands a royally dressed young man in the act of drawing his sword, his face beaming with anger, and a haughty defying look on his proud mouth.
