used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
anew
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
baptismnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
CandynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt that was true.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
the act of departing
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
immediately past
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
Matilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
Matilda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt that was true.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
the season of growth
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No doubt that was true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
Tilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The quiet routine of the early spring began to come in again.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading No doubt that was true.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
at the time that
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This could not last always, and the days as they passed, after a while, brought their usual soothing.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Candy was looking for a girl, she said, but had not found one yet; Maria and Matilda were not ready to go to school; they were better getting the breakfast and washing up the dishes than doing nothing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tilly," said Maria, one of these days, when the coffee cups were getting put in order, going out of Maria's tub of hot water into Matilda's hands and napkin,--"Tilly! you know next Sunday there is to be a baptism in the church?"
