used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Tweedles at last--one of them, anyhow!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tweedles at last--one of them, anyhow!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
put on clothes
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
a young female
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
and nothing more
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
immediately past
From this reading Tweedles at last--one of them, anyhow!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
a female domestic
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tweedles at last--one of them, anyhow!
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
not in physical motion
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
TEAPOTnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tweedles at last--one of them, anyhow!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The maid came in and turned on the electric light and brought me the menu from the cafe.
Tweedles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tweedles at last--one of them, anyhow!
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT It was almost dark and still the twins had not returned.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A quick step sounded in the hall just as I settled in my chair and the maid went down to order dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I ordered a substantial dinner for the three of us and with the assistance of the good-natured girl got myself into another dress and smoothed myself up a bit.
