used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
(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 "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
a youthful male person
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
Chop-Chin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
CoonnounUS /kuːn/
an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "How exciting it must have been!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
grandmother'snounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
possessive form of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How exciting it must have been!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "How exciting it must have been!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
and nothing more
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
raccoonnounUS /ræˈkuːn/
the fur of the North American racoon
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
Toto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should like to have been Chop-Chin!" exclaimed Toto.
Wah-Song
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
(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 "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only think, Coon, of talking to the Emperor in that way, and scolding him as if he were a little boy."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE grandmother's story was received with great approbation, and the different members of the family commented on it, each after his fashion.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "Well, I never saw an Emperor," said the raccoon; "but I certainly should not wish to talk to one, if they are all such wretched creatures as Wah-Song.
