used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “An aged spinster like me craving excitement!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
Billie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading “An aged spinster like me craving excitement!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “An aged spinster like me craving excitement!
opinion or judgment
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
come to pass
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
how
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From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “An aged spinster like me craving excitement!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “An aged spinster like me craving excitement!
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
muchnessnoun
greatness of quantity or measure or extent
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
a full supply
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading “An aged spinster like me craving excitement!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is assuredly a land of peace and plenty,” observed Miss Campbell, somewhat sleepily, as she leaned back in the seat and half closed her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Meaning ‘too much of a muchness,’ Cousin Helen,” teased Billie.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “My dear, how can you suggest such things?” cried her relative opening her blue eyes wide in an innocent protest of such an accusation.
yearnverbUS /jɜːrn/
desire strongly or persistently
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you beginning to yearn already for something to happen?”
