used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
apart from; not including
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
fatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
how
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From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
Hyde
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From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
a single distinct event
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
kindly-looking
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From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
pacifiedverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
with little or no delay
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
To recall to mind.
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
repentingverbUS /rɪˈpentɪŋ/
-ing form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
ROSAnounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
scufflingverbUS /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
shiedverbUS /ʃaɪd/
inflected form of “shy” — start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
squabblingverbUS /ˈskwɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “squabble” — argue over petty things
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She scolded the kids, smacked them impartially, and then snatched the sweets and shied them away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
at the time that
From this reading Three children were scuffling and squabbling over the division of some sweets when the mother, a kindly-looking soul, came promptly and settled the matter in a somewhat Spartan fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROSA I remember a little commonplace incident in Hyde Park one bank holiday which made me smile at the time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This has nothing to do with my experience in Berlin, except to serve as a crude illustration of how the fates dealt with me.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Loud yells followed, of course, and repenting her haste, she kissed and hugged her little brood, immediately produced a bigger bag of sweets and in this way pacified them all.
