used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
anew
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
Bert's
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From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
can't
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From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
CuffnounUS /kʌf/
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
a boy or man
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
monitorsnounUS /ˈmɑːnətərz/
plural of “monitor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
express in words
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
an educational institution
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
slumbers
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From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Just like the monitors at school," said he, seriously.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And he took Cuff up in his lap, and patted Prince's shaggy coat.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
look attentively
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bert's monitors still watch him with affectionate interest; but never again, I am happy to say, has he felt the least inclination to disturb their midnight slumbers.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Making such a fuss that a fellow can't go wrong, if he wants to."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A MORNING THOUGHT With every rising of the sun Think of your life as just begun.
