used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
(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 Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
(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 THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
CatechismnounUS /ˈkætəkɪzəm/
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
Cecilia
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From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
being one more than ten
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
your parents
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
Johnny'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːniz/
possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
MaddenverbUS /ˈmædən/
cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
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 Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
spatverbUS /spæt/
come down like raindrops
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had learned to spat him and kiss him judiciously, and at the proper times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She had learned to understand his marble games and to coax him into attendance at Catechism.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cecilia had begun to understand a great many things at eleven that some of us never understand.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE VISION OF A PROMISED LAND As Mrs. Madden had said, "The kids that grow up better than their folks go to the devil."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cecilia felt this at eleven, for she was all of Johnny's mother, and the role was a difficult one.
