used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am a very good mason, and a tolerable carpenter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading "I am a very good mason, and a tolerable carpenter.
ConstantinenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəntiːn/
Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
dearly loved
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
Eustace
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From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am a very good mason, and a tolerable carpenter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
immediately past
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
engage in
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
masonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading "I am a very good mason, and a tolerable carpenter.
a particular point in time
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
poney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
get rid of
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
be seated
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading "I am a very good mason, and a tolerable carpenter.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am a very good mason, and a tolerable carpenter.
migratory
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It goes to my heart to see him out of doors this stormy weather, wandering about and looking at his burnt library."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Could I not put it a little in repair while I stay?" inquired Eustace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Constantine paused a moment--"Would they," said she, "make a tent for my dear father to sit and read in?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I built a shed last year for the old poney.
