used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
(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 It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
BAKINGnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading “TARRY THE BAKING.”
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
confined by bonds
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
evil-doers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
foundingnounUS /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
how
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From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
IntentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
KnighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
not any; not one
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
NotablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
Phil
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From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
Phoena's
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From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
riling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
TARRYverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading “TARRY THE BAKING.”
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact was that in one form or another it possessed distinct attractions for each member of that rather mixed company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “TARRY THE BAKING.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
which person or people
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Notably to the schoolboys, to whom the prospect of being bound by a vow to pitch into all evil-doers was highly acceptable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was rather wonderful how eagerly all the children took to Phoena’s idea of founding a Knighthood of the Order of Good Intentions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Those young beggars who are always riling the farmer by making short cuts across his meadows will come under that head,” said Phil, “we’ll teach them the way they should go and no mistake.”
