used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PASTE-MAN AND A PAINT-BOX.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PASTE-MAN AND A PAINT-BOX.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
befitverbUS /bɪˈfɪt/
accord or comport with
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
can't
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From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
Chris
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From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
PAINT-BOX
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From this reading A PASTE-MAN AND A PAINT-BOX.
PASTE-MAN
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From this reading A PASTE-MAN AND A PAINT-BOX.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
on the contrary
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
express in speech
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I have such a bad cold I can hardly speak."
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
express in words
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
to-day
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From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Are you very ill, my Granny?" he inquired very seriously, and sinking his voice to the sympathizing whisper which seemed to him to befit the occasion.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chris looked at her solemnly with wide-open eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can't, my pet; I can't tell you a story to-day," said, or rather whispered, Granny huskily.
