used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
in the past
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
dearly loved
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
take in liquids
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
a boy or man
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
friendlessadjective
excluded from a society
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
a long fixed look
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
and nothing more
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
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 But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
lullabynounUS /ˈlʌləbaɪ/
a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
on one occasion
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
express in words
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Now I might be an earthly prince in disguise for aught that you know, though I'm not.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
TWADDLES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
migratory
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
at the time that
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
in or at the place that
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
which person or people
From this reading "AUNT TWADDLES" "As I paused in the middle of the road near the gate," began the vagabond, "this manly little fellow who so kindly brought me a drink from the well, wanted to know where I came from.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But think not that I never had a home; for although I may not look it, I once had a dear mother, just as each one of you has, who, when I was a baby kissed me and rocked me to sleep every night with a sweet lullaby.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But that was a long time ago, and it is little wonder that, as you now gaze upon me, you are anxious to know who I am and whence I came.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In answer to his question let me say: I am, as you see, a friendless vagabond, wandering hither and thither over the face of the earth.
