used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
(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 I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I hope they are all as well off as I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hope they are all as well off as I am.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hope they are all as well off as I am.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
at any time
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
apart from; not including
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
only a very short time before
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope they are all as well off as I am.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
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 "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
engage in
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I hope they are all as well off as I am.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
participate in games or sport
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
supper-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
express a supposition
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hope they are all as well off as I am.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I should like it ever so much, though I suppose hardly any one is left in the house that I know, except Miss Carpenter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _THE CHANGE._ "MOTHER," said Rhoda one evening at the supper-table, "if we should ever go to the city, I should like to go and see the old ladies' 'Home.'"
(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 I hope they are all as well off as I am.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder what has become of all the children I used to play with?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bowers exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bowers said,— "How would you like to make a little visit there?"
