Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

(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 Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

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From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

a young person of either sex

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

at any time

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

relating to or characteristic of the Celts

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

low level country

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

become covered with mist

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

on one occasion

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading And she is their Queen.

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And she is their Queen.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

express in words

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And she is their Queen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Heardst thou ever such a syren as this Celtic child?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Nightfall--and we are once more at the Hut of the Three Torrents.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?

but in spite of that

From this reading Small Amy is grown familiar now, and, almost without being asked, sings us the choicest of her Gaelic airs--a few too of Lowland melody: all merry, yet all sad--if in smiles begun, ending in a shower--or at least a tender mist of tears.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did we not always tell you that fairies were indeed realities of the twilight or moonlight world?