used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
aunties
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From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
children's
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From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
HospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
How
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From this reading "How many?" said Ladybird.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
laconicallyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
LadybirdnounUS /ˈleɪdibɜːrd/
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
Lavinia
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From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
engage in
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many?" said Ladybird.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
not one, and not any
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hospitality is a duty," said Miss Flint, laconically.
school-mates
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From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
sitting-room
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From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
syrupnounUS /ˈsɜːrəp/
a thick sweet sticky liquid
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
a source of difficulty
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
precisely as stated
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
wafflesnounUS /ˈwɑːfəlz/
plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every one knows the comforting qualities of hot waffles and syrup, so none will be surprised to learn that after supper Ladybird was in a frame of mind nothing short of angelic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
wouldn't
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From this reading "My aunties," she remarked, as she extended her thin length along the old-fashioned sofa in the sitting-room, "I think I _would_ like to have a children's party, if it wouldn't make too much trouble."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And though it will doubtless make more or less trouble, I shall be very glad to give you a party, Lavinia, and you may invite your school-mates."
