used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am an only child.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am an only child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
babyhoodnounUS /ˈbeɪbihʊd/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
brought into existence
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I am an only child.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading From the cradle upwards I was surrounded with love and luxury.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading My pet name "Princess" fitted me like a glove.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the cradle upwards I was surrounded with love and luxury.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading My pet name "Princess" fitted me like a glove.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am an only child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My pet name "Princess" fitted me like a glove.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From the cradle upwards I was surrounded with love and luxury.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading From the cradle upwards I was surrounded with love and luxury.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My pet name "Princess" fitted me like a glove.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My pet name "Princess" fitted me like a glove.
not any; not one
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE PRINCESS OF PORTMAN SQUARE."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
and nothing more
From this reading I am an only child.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading My pet name "Princess" fitted me like a glove.
PORTMAN
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From this reading "THE PRINCESS OF PORTMAN SQUARE."
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "THE PRINCESS OF PORTMAN SQUARE."
a purple color or pigment
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
make square
From this reading "THE PRINCESS OF PORTMAN SQUARE."
confined on all sides
From this reading From the cradle upwards I was surrounded with love and luxury.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE PRINCESS OF PORTMAN SQUARE."
in or at that place or location
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading From the cradle upwards I was surrounded with love and luxury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
but in spite of that
From this reading I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and although there was no royal crest on it, yet no princess could be more comfortable in the purple than I was in the ordinary trappings of babyhood.
