used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
react verbally
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
bowlfulnoun
the quantity contained in a bowl
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
cow-tree
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From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
greatly pleased
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
without deviation
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
one or the other of two
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
massaranduba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
not any; not one
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
and nothing more
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
palm-wine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
pleasanter
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From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
bring forth or yield
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
Sambo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
tea-plants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
(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 Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
at the time that
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If we could find some tea-plants, we might have a pleasanter beverage for breakfast than either cold water or palm-wine," observed Marian; "though, to be sure, we should have no milk to mix with it."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Marian was of course very eager to see this wonderful vegetable milk; and in the evening Uncle Paul set out with a large bowl.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marian was delighted, and assured Sambo that his sugar would answer very well indeed.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I only yesterday caught sight of the massaranduba, or cow-tree; and as it is not far off, I will this evening bring you a bowlful of the juice, which, when fresh, you will be unable to distinguish from the finest milk."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't despair of finding that," said Uncle Paul; "indeed, I can promise to bring you some fresh milk directly you can produce the tea.
