used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
any person at all
From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
any thing at all
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
chrysanthemumsnounUS /krɪˈsænθəməmz/
plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
a small house with a single story
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
couldn't
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From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
without deviation
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
else
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From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
HALCYONnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
It's
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From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
and nothing more
From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
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 “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
Roger
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From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
She's
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From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading “It’s like one of those toy ‘weather houses,’” said Roger as they mounted the steps.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading “Does a little lady come out on fine days and a little man on wet ones?”
a Caucasian
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HALCYON DAYS It was the prettiest white cottage imaginable, approached from the road by a flight of irregular steps and a steep little garden, now gay with chrysanthemums.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She’s just like the cottage; you couldn’t imagine anyone else owning it!
you'll
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From this reading “I don’t know anything about a little man, but you’ll see the little lady directly--at least, I hope so.
