used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
anew
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
any thing at all
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
ARCHIBALD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF ARCHIBALD.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
BunnounUS /bʌn/
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
a brief written record
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF ARCHIBALD.
on one occasion
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
Plinlimmon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
recurring again and again
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF ARCHIBALD.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
do one's shopping
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
express a supposition
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OF ARCHIBALD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
Tucker'snounUS /ˈtʌkərz/
possessive form of “tucker” — United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
at the time that
From this reading Certainly no doubts assailed me when the anniversary came round and I made my way to Mr. Tucker's Bun Shop; nor did Miss Plinlimmon's greeting lack anything of tenderness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She began at once to talk away merrily: but children are demons to detect something amiss, and there was a note in her gaiety which somehow did not sound in key.
which person or people
From this reading It is not only children who, having once tasted bliss, suppose fondly that one has only to prepare a time and place for it again and it can be repeated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he must be a queer child who starts with expecting any less.
