used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
take in liquids
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
a young female
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
the act of departing
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
handsomest
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From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
how
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From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
and nothing more
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/
extremely well
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
not any; not one
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
on one occasion
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
the season of growth
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
not in physical motion
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
in the direction of
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
unmannerlyadjective
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
which person or people
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The elder girl went off, still grumbling; with her she took the handsomest silver bottle she could find in the house.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading She had no sooner arrived at the spring, than she saw a lady magnificently dressed walking towards her from the wood, who approached and asked for some water to drink.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the same fairy who had appeared to the sister, but she had now put on the airs and apparel of a princess, as she wished to see how far this girl’s rudeness would go.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think I came here just to draw water for you?” answered the arrogant and unmannerly girl; “I have, of course, brought this silver bottle on purpose for madam to drink from!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I insist on your going,” rejoined the mother, “and that at once.”
