used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
a youthful male person
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
cannot
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From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
FAV-VER
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From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
getting-up
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From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
how
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From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
not any; not one
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
and nothing more
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
sluggardnoun
an idle slothful person
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
in the near future
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Sometimes she asks if he is sure he is awake, and he tells her he is sure of it, and then she believes him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He calls to her to let her know it is getting-up time, and then she is _so_ amazed!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She cannot understand how it is possible for her little boy to get awake almost as soon as the robins do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only this morning she did not ask that, and this morning there was no smile in her eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
at the time that
From this reading "FAV-VER" When David is an early bird it is great fun to show Mother what a sluggard she is.
