used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
how long something has existed
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
(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 BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
BLODGETT'S
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From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
greatly pleased
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
full of life and energy
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
take the midday meal
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
social deportment
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
the middle of the day
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
in the near future
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
Sukey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now seven o’clock in the evening, and Princess Sukey was inquiringly raising her pretty hooded head from her basket to stare about her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
(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 She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BLODGETT’S OPINION What was becoming of the poor princess all this time, for that station in life had been assigned her as soon as the delighted Titus noted her aristocratic manners.
at the time that
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was now a lively bird of three weeks of age, and though, according to well bred pigeon ways, she had not yet left her nest she was always looking about, and quite well aware of what took place around her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The accident to young Titus had occurred about noon, when he was on his way home for lunch.
