used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
(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 Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
Casa
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From this reading Casa Dodd, Florence.
an occurrence of something
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And I must say, Molly, that of all the cities ever I seen, Florence is the most to my taste.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
a special loved one
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
Dodd
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From this reading Casa Dodd, Florence.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
at any time
From this reading And I must say, Molly, that of all the cities ever I seen, Florence is the most to my taste.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Casa Dodd, Florence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
the act of departing
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
highest in quality
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
incarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And I must say, Molly, that of all the cities ever I seen, Florence is the most to my taste.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
express in words
From this reading And I must say, Molly, that of all the cities ever I seen, Florence is the most to my taste.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And I must say, Molly, that of all the cities ever I seen, Florence is the most to my taste.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading And I must say, Molly, that of all the cities ever I seen, Florence is the most to my taste.
express in words
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
TuscanynounUS /ˈtʌskəni/
a region in central Italy
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here we are, my darling, at the top of the tree,--going to all the balls, dining out every day, and treated with what they call the most distinguished consideration.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I wish they 'd keep their sympathies to themselves, Molly, for, to tell you a secret, this same captivity has done us the greatest service in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Molly,--So you tell me that the newspapers is full of me, and that nothing is talked of but "the case of Mrs. Dodd" and her "cruel incarnation in the dungeons of Tuscany."
