used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
any thing at all
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That would have been too silly and Victorian!
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
dryadnoun
a deity or nymph of the woods
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
hold firmly
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That would have been too silly and Victorian!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
come together
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
the force of workers available
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
not any; not one
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
and nothing more
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading That would have been too silly and Victorian!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
not in physical motion
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that she was afraid of him or anything he could do if they should meet.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That would have been too silly and Victorian!
TOYLAND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading That would have been too silly and Victorian!
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was something to be thankful for that she had escaped Peter the day of that visit of inspection to the store.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Girls were not like that nowadays, if they had any sense, no matter how "dangerous" men might be.
at the time that
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That would have been too silly and Victorian!
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading TOYLAND From her own point of view, the lost dryad was a prominent figure in the middle of the foreground; for life was strenuous for those in the grasp of the Hands, and it was only at night, when her body could lie quiet while her brain was still terribly active, that other figures assumed their due importance for Win in the great, bright picture of New York.
