used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
AbideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
cannot
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From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
apart from; not including
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
Lillie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
not any; not one
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
on one occasion
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
an educational institution
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
carry out
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
male cat
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She never entered the library, except when especially sent by her father, but she was always waiting at the door when Tom came out, and walked with him as far as the cabin door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
at the time that
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lillie’s first Sunday at the school was the commencement of a very strange friendship which grew up between herself and Tom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live: Abide with me when death is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom was afraid at first that Mr. Sutherland would object, but finding one day, from some chance word he dropped, that he knew of it and had no objection, Tom began to take great pleasure in Lillie’s company.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He thought, too, that young as she was, if she once became interested in the people, she might learn to do good among them after he had gone away.
