used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There cannot be a cleaner cottage.
(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 An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There cannot be a cleaner cottage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
cannot
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From this reading There cannot be a cleaner cottage.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading There cannot be a cleaner cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading There cannot be a cleaner cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
a social unit living together
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
not any; not one
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
on one occasion
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There cannot be a cleaner cottage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No need for any other household fairy to sweep this floor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
Tidinessnoun
the habit of being tidy
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading An orderly creature we have seen she is, from all her movements out and in doors--though the guest of but an hour.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Once established it will never decay; for it must be felt to brighten, more than could be imagined by our fathers, the whole aspect of life.
a late time of life
From this reading Tidiness, it is pleasant to know, has for a good many years past been establishing itself in Scotland among the minor domestic virtues.
