used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a day as that was!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a day as that was!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
DAGOnoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Such a day as that was!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
put on clothes
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
Elsie's
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From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
to or in any or all places
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
mammynoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
MIRROR-MONKEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
not any; not one
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
Phil's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
pleasant-voiced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
rufflesnounUS /ˈrʌfəlz/
plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
a particular situation
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
squeakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a day as that was!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such a day as that was!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a day as that was!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We enjoyed it at first, for the sun shone and a crowd of dancing children followed us everywhere we went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading We were in a strange part of town, so no one recognised us, but more than one woman looked sharply at little Elsie's embroidered ruffles, peeping out below the old gingham dress, and at Phil's squeaky new shoes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you run away, honey, or did your mammy dress you up that way and send you out to beg?" asked a pleasant-voiced woman, with a baby in her arms, as she leaned over a gate to drop a penny in Elsie's cup.
