(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 "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
Bessie
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From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
without deviation
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
Ernest
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From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
Fred
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From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
Maggie
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From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading You had better ask Mr. Porter for the ground and begin directly."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
only a very short time before
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
express in words
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
up to a particular time
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is willing enough," said Ernest, "indeed he was saying the other day he should like it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fred was so anxious to talk over this new plan with his brother and sisters, and to ask his father and Mr. Porter what they thought of it, that he could scarcely wait to do so till it was time to go home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I'll tell Maggie and Bessie then," said Fred, "and Harry and I will do all we can to help them with the work that is too hard for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure papa will be willing for us to try, if your father will allow us to join you."
