used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
another's
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From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
a young person of either sex
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
Duval
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From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
a social unit living together
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
set up or found
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
death of a person
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
be obedient to
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
sea-coastnoun
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
precisely as stated
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading His father, a very industrious man, supported his family by making willow baskets, and his children, as they grew able, helped him considerably.
WOODEDadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading THE WOODED ISLAND In a quaint little cottage not far from the sea-coast, David Duval first saw the light of day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading David, the oldest child, was the father's favorite, for he showed great skill in his work, was quick and obliging and rendered his father considerable assistance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although David gave promise of being a great man some day, yet he had a very grave fault, and this was his headstrong will.
be the cause or source of
From this reading He always wanted to have his own way in everything, would never yield to another's rights, and his parents found great difficulty in teaching him to obey orders.
