used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
crosslyadverb
in an ill-natured manner
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
take in solid food
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
Loveday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
mustn't
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From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
by chance
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
on the contrary
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
tiffs
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From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
up to a particular time
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
precisely as stated
From this reading They had some little tiffs and quarrels too, of course, but not very serious ones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FAIRY RING Loveday, meanwhile, was having a most interesting and beautiful time, and she and Aaron had become great friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both tired, and very hungry; so hungry that it seemed as though the dinner hour was delaying on purpose.
at the time that
From this reading The most serious perhaps was that when they disagreed about their names, when Loveday was certainly rather unkind, and Aaron grew angry and was rude.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t know why people think they mustn’t eat till the clock strikes so many times,” said Loveday crossly; “I think it would be much more sensible to eat when you are hungry.”
