used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dot was no longer unhappy.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
dictionariesnounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneriz/
plural of “dictionary” — a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
grammars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
Larrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
Larrie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
for more time
From this reading But Dot was no longer unhappy.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
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 Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
MELBAnounUS /ˈmelbə/
Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931)
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
not any; not one
From this reading But Dot was no longer unhappy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
not in physical motion
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A POCKET MADAME MELBA 'Out of the day and night A joy has taken flight.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading But Dot was no longer unhappy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
showing sorrow
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every minute of her time was filled, and with a real object now in life, she felt she had been childish to waste so many hours in weeping and dwelling on imaginary differences in Larrie's manner.
Wooster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She began to teach herself Italian with the aid of several grammars, text books, dictionaries, and Mr Wooster.
but in spite of that
From this reading Larrie had not yet taken Dot in his arms as he had intended that afternoon, and he had not asked her to begin afresh, so the result was still 'dead level.'
