used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
put or send forth
From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
demanding attention
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
dinna
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From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
set up or found
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
ten 10s
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
Jeanie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
Margret
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From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
express in words
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, Miss Margret, dinna be so cast down!”
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
carry out
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Margaret roamed about the house, unable to take any comfort or find any.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can I be but cast down,” she cried, “when papa is-- Oh, Jeanie, what does Bell say?
at the time that
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jeanie said, with tender sympathy, brushing the tears from her own eyes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jeanie found her crying in the long room when she went to remove the remains of the dinner; for John had a hundred things to do, and showed his excitement by an inability to keep to his ordinary work.
