used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
(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 Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
a youthful male person
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
put or send forth
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
a special loved one
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
gamboling
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From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
highest in quality
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
of the present time and place
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
isn't
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From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a boy or man
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
not any; not one
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
pettishlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
possessing material wealth
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
there's
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From this reading The lad drew pettishly away from the caress of his fond mother, as he replied, "It isn't of any use to do any thing at all for me; there's no happiness, anyhow!
a special situation
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
the act of using
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pet hounds were gamboling about the room, and games and toys of every description were scattered all about in the greatest profusion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A stuffed chair, on rollers, was near the boy, and a garden chair stood upon the steps, ready for immediate use, and every thing around seemed fitted to minister to a diseased body and a capricious will.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The perfume of rare flowers was wafted to them from the cultivated borders without, and the rich foliage cast a soft shade upon the lawn, shutting out the intensity of the summer sun, and making the air bland and grateful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What can I do for you, my darling?" said Mrs. Lincoln, as she bent over a languid form that was extended upon the sofa in front of an open door.
