used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
Claire
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From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
CONVERSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
Ella
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From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
immediately past
From this reading At last Marian thought of a plan.
go away from a place
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
something you have to do
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
on one occasion
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
and nothing more
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading At last Marian thought of a plan.
participate in games or sport
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
St
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From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The little cousins had gay times and their only regret was that such hours of happiness were few.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At last Marian thought of a plan.
Tilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These rare occasions were times of joy.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MUSICAL CONVERSATIONS ONCE in a great while Marian and Ella had a chance to play together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. St. Claire usually took Ella with her wherever she went, but sometimes she was compelled to leave the child at home with her father or Tilly, and there was merriment in the house.
