used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
(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 Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "I thought you liked babies," laughed Jean.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He's my cousin."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
divisible by two
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
haven't
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From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
he's
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From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
Henrietta
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From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "I thought you liked babies," laughed Jean.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I thought you liked babies," laughed Jean.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I thought you liked babies," laughed Jean.
full of life and energy
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He's my cousin."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading "I like boys," asserted Henrietta, frankly, "but I haven't any belonging to me but one and he's a horrid muff--sixteen and a regular baby.
squirmed
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From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you liked babies," laughed Jean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
someone who visits
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Getting Even LUNCHEON at Jean's that day proved a lively affair, for both boys were home; Henrietta chatted as frankly and as merrily as if she had known them all her life.
which person or people
From this reading Wallace, who was shy, squirmed uneasily at first and kept his eyes on his plate; but Roger, who had encountered the visitor in his French class, was able to respond to her friendly chatter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you liked babies," laughed Jean.
