used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
in the past
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
BiddynounUS /ˈbɪdi/
adult female chicken
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
Garrick's
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From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
a young female
From this reading THE MOODY GIRL.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
only a very short time before
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
Heigho
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From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
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From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
lamentablyadverb
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
MOODYnounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading THE MOODY GIRL.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
mournfuller
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From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
not any; not one
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
and nothing more
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
prototypenounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪp/
a standard or typical example
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
express in words
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
TeensnounUS /tiːnz/
the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOODY GIRL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
to-day
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From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yes could hardly be said in a mournfuller way, and the case of Miss In Her Teens to-day is only by so much more mournful than that of her prototype of Garrick’s day that when she says “Heigho” it as often as not means “No.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As there are few things more certain than that girls are given for what stars are given—to give light upon the earth—the moody girl fails lamentably to fulfil her vocation.
at the time that
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
a late time of life
From this reading Some are of the opinion that this girl is a nineteenth century product, but so far is that from being the case, that she figures in a play of a hundred years ago.
an affirmative
From this reading Says Miss Biddy in Garrick’s comedy “Miss In Her Teens”— “When I say ‘Heigho,’ it means ‘Yes.’”
