used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
(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 "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
don't
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From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
fretfulnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
I'll
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From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
I'm
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From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
NannynounUS /ˈnæni/
a woman who is the custodian of children
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
nobbut
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From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
on one occasion
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
tha'rt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Luke," she said, laying a hand on his sleeve, "tha’rt nobbut poorly, I fear me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
up to a particular time
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Nanny glanced shrewdly at her husband; something in his voice—a weariness that was at once helpless and resigned—brought an unwonted pity for him to the front.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading "Nay, I’ll step indoors by an’ by, for I’m fain of a crack wi’ th’ little Mistress at all times."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Impatient she was with him at most times; but under all her fretfulness there was a sure remembrance of the days that had been.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Stop for a word wi’ Mistress Wayne, if needs must, but don’t stand cracking till tha’rt wet to th’ bone."
