used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
(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 GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
BUNDLEnounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading NURSE BUNDLE IS MAGNANIMOUS--MR.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
grown-up
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From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NURSE BUNDLE IS MAGNANIMOUS--MR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
MAGNANIMOUSadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading NURSE BUNDLE IS MAGNANIMOUS--MR.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading NURSE BUNDLE IS MAGNANIMOUS--MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
as might be expected
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading NURSE BUNDLE IS MAGNANIMOUS--MR.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
a human being
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading From my childish and confused account, I fancy that Nurse Bundle made out pretty correctly the state of the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My garden projects, the arrival of my father, and all that he said and did on the occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRAY--AN EXPLANATION WITH MY FATHER Naturally enough, I did my best to give Nurse Bundle a faithful account of my attempt to realize her idea of "dropping in," with all that came of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Being a "grown-up person," she probably guessed, without difficulty, the meaning of my father's concluding remarks.
