used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAMMY A SHERLOCK HOLMES.
(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 Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
cause to be bored
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
the two together, not just one
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
Carruth's
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From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
Constance's
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From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
set up or found
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
a young female
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
HOLMESnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading MAMMY A SHERLOCK HOLMES.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
MAMMYnoun
an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
From this reading MAMMY A SHERLOCK HOLMES.
Mammy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
a particular point in time
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
SHERLOCKnounUS /ˈʃɜːrlɑːk/
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
From this reading MAMMY A SHERLOCK HOLMES.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Each had reason to remember another July Fourth, and Mary Willing most reason of all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading During the following week Independence Day was celebrated, and such had become the fame of both Mammy’s luncheons and Constance’s candies, that these two busy women found every moment filled more than full.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Fanny was now staying with Mary, sharing with her the pretty little room in Mrs. Carruth’s home, and had quite won her way into Mrs. Carruth’s heart by her sweet, gentle ways.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The Mary Willing of this year bore little resemblance to the Mary Willing of that one, and a happier girl it would have been hard to find.
