used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
in the past
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
(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 Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
on or to one side
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
a youthful male person
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
CONFIDENTIALadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
a boy or man
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
how
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From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
and nothing more
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
Lizzie
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From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
numeralnounUS /ˈnuːmərəl/
a symbol used to represent a number
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Ruth Ogden.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
on one occasion
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
and nothing more
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
Oueen
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From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
outgrowverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/
grow too large or too mature for
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
by chance
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
reading-book
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From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Ogden.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
cut with a saw
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
StokesverbUS /stoʊks/
third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
carry out
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He said, among other things: “I have read the book five times through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
two times
From this reading My nurse, Lily Jones, read the book to me twice, my mamma read the book to me once, and my Aunt Lizzie read the book to me twice, for I can only read in my reading-book.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
accept gladly
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
at the time that
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
which person or people
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At the same time, my heart, in a way, is still with the little people who count their years by a single numeral; and so, if you please, I want to take them aside for a moment, and just whisper in their ears that, although “A Little Oueen of Hearts” may seem a trifle too old for them at first, I have an idea they will not find that fault later on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
a late time of life
From this reading A few years ago, when my first story saw the light, a little fellow, a stranger to me then, but who has since proved himself the truest of friends, wrote me a most welcome letter.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
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 New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company A CONFIDENTIAL WORD.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now you can understand, I think, how I have wanted to keep that boy for a friend, together with the other children who have proved themselves friendly; and so realizing they were all growing older each year, I have tried in the books I have written since then to keep pace with them, that they might not perhaps outgrow me for a little while yet.
