used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
(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 "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
Alvirah
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From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
BlissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
Cameron
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From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The girls had to hurry on or be late to dinner.
the act of discovering something
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
don't
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From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
fainty-like
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From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
a young female
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls had to hurry on or be late to dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The girls had to hurry on or be late to dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The girls had to hurry on or be late to dinner.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
mitenounUS /maɪt/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
OFTadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
and nothing more
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The girls had to hurry on or be late to dinner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
STILLYadjective
(poetic) still or calm
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
male cat
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading "OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT" Ruth Fielding could not get that surprising, that almost unbelievable, discovery out of her mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading It seemed ridiculous to think that girl could be Maggie, "the waif," she had seen on Bliss Island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
at the time that
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
a Caucasian
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Aunt Alvirah had written Ruth a letter only a few days before and in it she said that Maggie was very helpful and seemed wholly content.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Only," the little old housekeeper at the Red Mill wrote, "I don't know a mite more about the child now than I did when Mr. Tom Cameron and our Ben brought her in, all white and fainty-like."
