used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
anew
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
(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 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
the formal act of approving
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
Gwen
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From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
go away from a place
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
Nannie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
not any; not one
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
and nothing more
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading She has given us her dying blessing, like Jacob did to his sons.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sale had taken place, as they only took enough furniture for their small house, and Nannie had taken a tender and sad farewell of her charges.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
at the time that
From this reading No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears.'--_Longfellow._ The day had come when the four sisters took their leave of London.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I feel,' said Gwen, after they had watched her driven away in a cab with all her little belongings, 'that Nannie does not expect to see any of us again.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
would'st
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From this reading A Country Home 'If thou would'st read a lesson that will keep Thy heart from fainting, and thy soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.
