used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I----" "_Do_ you mean to insinuate that I am not a well-regulated aunt?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading There was a rustling in the arbor.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
burr-r
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I----" "_Do_ you mean to insinuate that I am not a well-regulated aunt?"
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a rustling in the arbor.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
insinuateverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪt/
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading I----" "_Do_ you mean to insinuate that I am not a well-regulated aunt?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
and nothing more
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I----" "_Do_ you mean to insinuate that I am not a well-regulated aunt?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I----" "_Do_ you mean to insinuate that I am not a well-regulated aunt?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading There was a rustling in the arbor.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
TamnounUS /tæm/
a woolen cap of Scottish origin
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
TartannounUS /ˈtɑːrtən/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a rustling in the arbor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a rustling in the arbor.
well-regulated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Then I will have just a little indescribable burr-r.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And you can buy me a Tartan blouse and a Tam."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm afraid a Tam wouldn't--wouldn't quite suit your style, or--or that of any well-regulated aunt; and a well-regulated aunt is absolutely essential to the situation.
