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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

love intensely

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “An apron for Mary Marie?”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading “An apron for Mary Marie?”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “A pinafore!―Sewing Bird Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

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From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

dearly loved

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

put on clothes

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “A pinafore!―Sewing Bird Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading “A pinafore!―Sewing Bird Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “A pinafore!―Sewing Bird Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

engage in

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “An apron for Mary Marie?”

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading “A pinafore!―Sewing Bird Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading “A pinafore!―Sewing Bird Lady,” exclaimed Mary Frances.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

express in words

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

a special situation

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

up to a particular time

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

the act of using

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Oh, good!” said Mary Frances, “and, dear Fairy Lady, I want to tell you―I’ve a lovely surprise!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AUNT MARIA MAKES A VISIT “NOW, one thing more,― A pinafore, We’ll make for a doll We almost adore.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes,” smiled Fairy Lady, “a big apron which she can use as a dress until you make her some dresses―then she can use it as a ‘cover-me-up’ apron.”