used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
any thing at all
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
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From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
fishesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
moving swiftly
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
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From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
express in words
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
express a supposition
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is a pretty angelic wish, I’ll say,” added the cat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Oh, there are some of the flying fish,” pointing to a distance from the boat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are not anything like as pretty as the angel fish,” said Mary Frances.
they're
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From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading “Oh, see the whale spouting!” exclaimed the cat, running to the other side of the boat.
at the time that
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you suppose when fishes die Their dream is never toward the sky; But if they’re good, their dearest wish Is to be an angel fish?”
