used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CUT DIRECT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
(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 Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
a youthful male person
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
deem to be
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
make right or correct
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A CUT DIRECT.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
command with authority
From this reading A CUT DIRECT.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
of great significance or value
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
Katie
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From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
Maynard's
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From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
not any; not one
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
pleadsverbUS /pliːdz/
third-person singular of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
a male human offspring
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not many incidents have occurred; the most important by far having been the birth of a son about a month back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
up to a particular time
From this reading Frank, however, pleads that he has no doubt that if she says so she is correct, but that for his part he can really see no difference between one baby and another—they are all queer little animals, till they begin to look about and know people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading IT is now eighteen months since Frank Maynard's marriage, and has been a very quiet happy time to him.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Katie is of course very proud of it, and is a little disappointed that her husband does not consider it the finest boy in the world.
