used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
how long something has existed
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
in the past
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
a young person of either sex
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
CuriouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
dearly loved
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
Fred
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From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
a young female
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
Josie
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From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
and nothing more
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
staying power
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
pleasant-looking
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From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
a full supply
From this reading She has a natural aptitude for pleasing and being pleased; consequently she has plenty of partners.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Curiously enough, our two girls are just as dissimilar to each other as Fred and David.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She has taken to society as a duck takes to water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
which person or people
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Josie, the elder--who, as I have already specified, is, according to the world at large, the image of her mother at the same age--will not be troublesome in the least degree, so my wife tells me.
a late time of life
From this reading My wife says that, considering the dear child was all legs and arms three years ago, we have every reason to congratulate ourselves that she has turned out such a pleasant-looking girl, and that her red hair is decidedly ornamental.
