used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
Betty's
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From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
chock-fulladjective
packed full to capacity
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who _do_ you suppose is engaged?"
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Who _do_ you suppose is engaged?"
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That was in September.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who _do_ you suppose is engaged?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He kissed it, and said, "No!
Laura
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From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
McKnight
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From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
not any; not one
From this reading He kissed it, and said, "No!
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
a light shade of red
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading That was in September.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
express a supposition
From this reading "Who _do_ you suppose is engaged?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was in September.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Jack McKnight," Laura said; "Howard, kiss her little neck, right under her ear."
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was in September.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
at the time that
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
which person or people
From this reading "Who _do_ you suppose is engaged?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was the first of December when Howard Maitland came leaping up-stairs, two steps at a time, and burst into the nursery, so chock-full of news that he could hardly wait to see the way Betty's toes would grip your finger if you put it on the sole of her pink foot.
