used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am,” said Vivienne; “but you are to go with me.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am,” said Vivienne; “but you are to go with me.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
a young female
From this reading “With you, my precious?” cried the girl springing to her feet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I am,” said Vivienne; “but you are to go with me.”
the act of departing
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
grovelingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɔːvəlɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “With you, my precious?” cried the girl springing to her feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
Judy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
go away from a place
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
a room where books are kept
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “With you, my precious?” cried the girl springing to her feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “With you, my precious?” cried the girl springing to her feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am,” said Vivienne; “but you are to go with me.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “With you, my precious?” cried the girl springing to her feet.
express in words
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
up to a particular time
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
Vivienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am,” said Vivienne; “but you are to go with me.”
Vivienne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judy was curled up like a dog on the library door mat.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are you going?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am,” said Vivienne; “but you are to go with me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will not get up—I will not get up,” she cried, groveling at Vivienne’s feet, as she came out, “till you tell me that you are not going to leave us.”
