used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
any person at all
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
any thing at all
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
Can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Mollie queried impatiently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie queried impatiently.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading Mollie queried impatiently.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
be seated
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
successive (without a break)
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
swardnounUS /swɔːrd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SPLENDID CATCH "Can't anybody think of anything to do?"
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "I'll go crazy if I have to sit around here for another half hour," and she dug the toe of her shoe into the soft sward viciously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Irving was lying down and the rest of the party was gathering about the camping place of the boys, some roaming about restlessly and others sitting upon the grass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not very flattering to our company," said Roy, leaning on one elbow and smiling up lazily at the straight little figure beside him.
