used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
Daffydilly
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From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
daresay
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From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
a special loved one
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
FairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
Hare-bells
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From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
JasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
and nothing more
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
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 Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
not one, and not any
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
witty remark
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
She'd
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From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading She'd be the darling of my heart, But she has grown so silly!
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
There's
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From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
throbbed
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From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
precisely as stated
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
VioletsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Violets wept, and the Hare-bells sobbed, The Myrtle and Jasmine sighed; The birds were hushed as their hearts all throbbed At the death of the Rose's bride.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
which person or people
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Zankiwank was in very high spirits, and gleefully announced that the Court of the Fairies, with the Queen, was coming, as Sally who lived in somebody's alley had just informed him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then he burst out singing to a tune, which I daresay you all know, the following foolish words:-- Of all the flowers that are so smart, There's none like Daffydilly!
Zankiwank
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From this reading Before the children had time to grow too sorrowful, there was a fluttering in the air and a rushing among the plants and flowers as the Zankiwank bounded into their presence, cutting so many capers that they were glad they were not to have mutton for dinner, as certainly all the capers would be destroyed.
