used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
(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 don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
of surpassing excellence
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
Children's
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From this reading "Children's parties!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
don't
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From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
at any time
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
how
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From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
engage in
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
Merrilies
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From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
a form of address for a man
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, what an idea!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
others
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From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Children's parties!
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
a special situation
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
precisely as stated
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Oh, what an idea!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I don't know why I did not think of it myself, for it is the very thing I should love above all others; and I believe I could make it a success."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was the prettiest thing in the world to see the different emotions chase each other over the sweet face: surprise first, and puzzled questioning; then the gradual dawning of an idea, the flush of radiant triumph.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What a brilliant, brilliant ideal Mr Merrilies, how can I ever thank you?
