used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCRAPS AND RIBBONS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did you think of any sewing silk?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you think of any sewing silk?"
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
Nellie
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From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
a light shade of red
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
RIBBONSnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading SCRAPS AND RIBBONS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
SCRAPSnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading SCRAPS AND RIBBONS.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading "Did you think of any sewing silk?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "Did you think of any sewing silk?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
dependable
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Nellie did," said Ada; "but I am sure I should not, if she had not suggested it."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Did you think of any sewing silk?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading "I brought my large scissors, fortunately, and I have some tolerably stout needles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "HERE are two large sheets of cardboard," said Ada, after tea on that Saturday evening; "and a lot of ribbon, mamma, blue and pink, to bind the edges with."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you think of any sewing silk?"
