used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Governor will be among the distinguished guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Governor will be among the distinguished guests.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading May I depend on you?’
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Governor will be among the distinguished guests.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘There is the check, and you may take the kisses--there, there, don’t smother me!
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
the act of departing
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor will be among the distinguished guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Governor will be among the distinguished guests.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
ten 10s
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “‘There is the check, and you may take the kisses--there, there, don’t smother me!
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
LOTTIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I depend on you?’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading May I depend on you?’
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
Rockland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading “‘There is the check, and you may take the kisses--there, there, don’t smother me!
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
carry out
From this reading “‘There is the check, and you may take the kisses--there, there, don’t smother me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading “‘There is the check, and you may take the kisses--there, there, don’t smother me!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Governor will be among the distinguished guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “‘Give me a check for three hundred dollars, and six kisses, and then I will discuss the matter with you.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘LOTTIE,’ said Mr. Rockland, one bright morning as he rose from the breakfast table, ‘I am going to bring half a dozen friends to dinner this evening, and want you to have everything arranged in splendid order.
