used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
(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 I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure they will not be interesting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
a small house with a single story
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
the act of departing
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
grandmamma
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From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
Gurrages
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From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I am sure they will not be interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
and nothing more
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Gurrages are to have a large party--some cousins and friends.
successive (without a break)
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure they will not be interesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure they will not be interesting.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only four days more before the ball, and the box from Paris is coming to-morrow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
at the time that
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sure they will not be interesting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I do not know what it is to be, she did not consult me, but I feel all jumping with excitement when I think of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They asked us to dine and go on with them, but grandmamma said that would be too fatiguing for her, and we are going straight from the cottage, I do not quite know what has happened.
