used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
(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 From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
alleviateverbUS /əˈliːvieɪt/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
any thing at all
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW THE YEARS WENT BY.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
Clarice
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From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
travel across or pass over
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
frolickingverbUS /ˈfrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
inflected form of “frolic” — play boisterously
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE YEARS WENT BY.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
used to form the superlative
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
participate in games or sport
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But her heavenly Father had His own good purpose for little Clarice.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
hurting
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
a state of acute pain
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE YEARS WENT BY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading From being the most active and daring among the children, the leader in all play, and, indeed, in all mischief too, frolicking about full of health and glee, to lie there in sore pain day after day, night after night, never able to move from her bed, or to join in any the old plays!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was a sad change for poor little Clarice!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE YEARS WENT BY.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was not wonderful that she was cross and fretful; and as every one was ready to humour her, and do anything to alleviate her suffering, she ran a terrible risk of becoming selfish and overbearing, and a great burden to all about her.
a late time of life
From this reading HOW THE YEARS WENT BY.
