the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
Annie
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From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
any thing at all
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Because you're both,” retorted Mr. Brandreth.
Brandreth
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From this reading “Because you're both,” retorted Mr. Brandreth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
can't
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From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
don't
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From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
your parents
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
I'm
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From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
in-doors
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From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Because you're both,” retorted Mr. Brandreth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Because you're both,” retorted Mr. Brandreth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
express a supposition
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
theatricals
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From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
a special situation
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “Because I'm neither summer folks nor old village families?” asked Annie.
we'll
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From this reading “I don't see that,” said Annie; “but we'll suppose the case, for the sake of argument.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I never took part in anything of the kind; I can't see an inch beyond the end of my nose without glasses; I never could learn the simplest thing by heart; I'm clumsy and awkward; I get confused.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you expect me to do in theatricals, in-doors or out?
you're
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From this reading “Because you're both,” retorted Mr. Brandreth.
