used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
in actual fact
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
autosnounUS /ˈɔːtoʊz/
plural of “auto” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
BerkshiresnounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃɪrz/
a low mountain range in western Massachusetts; a resort area
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
Bess
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From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And to think that Miss Robbins can go with us!"
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
dearly loved
From this reading THE START "Dear me!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
else
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From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And to think that Miss Robbins can go with us!"
come to pass
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE START "Dear me!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "And to think that Miss Robbins can go with us!"
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
easily agitated
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
a human being
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
RobbinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbɪnz/
United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)
From this reading "And to think that Miss Robbins can go with us!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START "Dear me!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And to think that Miss Robbins can go with us!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START "Dear me!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Not but what we would love to have mamma go, but she does not enjoy our kind of motoring."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm sure she will be a lot better than a nervous person like dear mamma," said Belle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did think something else would happen to prevent us from getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started out to get the autos ready for the tour to the Berkshires.
