used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
Aldworth
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From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
(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 "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
(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 "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
CartersnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
at any time
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You like them so much."
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You like them so much."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I am ever so much better," said Mrs Aldworth, in a cheerful tone.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words were spoken with an effort, but they were true.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, mother," said Molly, and then she added, and there was real truth and real sincerity in her tone--"I like best of all to be at home; I like best of all to be with you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very glad you were with the Carters.
