used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
Ann
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From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go on another seven years?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
It's
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From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
engage in
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
a form of address for a man
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Go on another seven years?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Go on another seven years?
seven-league
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From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
be dressed in
From this reading It's fine to wear seven-league boots and stride about as one likes among the years.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
at the time that
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
produce a literary work
From this reading What I ought to do, really, before I write any more, is to read one of the books Mr. Philip Scott sent me this morning.
writing-table
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From this reading The next evening when Ann sat down with an air of determination at the writing-table she asked: "Shall I make another stride, Mother?
a late time of life
From this reading Go on another seven years?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading They are lives of different people, and he thinks they might help me a lot with yours."
