used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
(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 A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
Beholds
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From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
make calm or still
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
can't
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From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
Carleton
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From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
Cynthy
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From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
dearly loved
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
Fleda
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From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
grandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
He's
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From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
how
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From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
I'm
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From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
I've
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From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
on't
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From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
smart-lookin
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From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
(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 "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
which person or people
From this reading "He's a smart-lookin' feller," said Cynthy, who was pouring out the tea.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading A mind that in a calm angelic mood Of happy wisdom, meditating good, Beholds, of all from her high powers required, Much done, and much designed, and more desired.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading Wordsworth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've had such a delicious day, dear grandpa,"--said little Fleda as they sat at supper;--"you can't think how kind Mr. Carleton has been."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Has he?--Well dear--I'm glad on't,--he seems a very nice young man."
