used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But mamma with soft looks pleaded: "Let them, Fittig!"--and succeeded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
make calm or still
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
Fittig
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From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But mamma with soft looks pleaded: "Let them, Fittig!"--and succeeded.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But mamma with soft looks pleaded: "Let them, Fittig!"--and succeeded.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
Nah
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From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
not any; not one
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading But mamma with soft looks pleaded: "Let them, Fittig!"--and succeeded.
Plish
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From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
PlumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
be seated
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But mamma with soft looks pleaded: "Let them, Fittig!"--and succeeded.
in the near future
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But mamma with soft looks pleaded: "Let them, Fittig!"--and succeeded.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Evening milk, fresh and delicious, On the table stood in dishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Fittig thinks a dog a plague: "Nah!" he cries,--"excuse, I beg!"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Papa Fittig, calm and cosy, Mamma Fittig, round and rosy, Arm in arm sit peaceful there-- Troubled by no speck of care-- On the bench before the door; For the summer day is o'er, And the supper hour is near, And the lads will soon be here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon they burst upon the view, Plish and Plum are with them too.
