used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
BABY'SnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Shall I tell you some ways you can make the nest grow strong?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
a young person of either sex
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
a young female
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
engage in
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
NESTnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
nourishingadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall I tell you some ways you can make the nest grow strong?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
carry out
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading By studying she will develop her mind so as to be fitted to care for and to teach her child.
express in words
From this reading Shall I tell you some ways you can make the nest grow strong?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the natural desire of every girl is to become a mother some time, she must begin very early to prepare for it.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Shall I tell you some ways you can make the nest grow strong?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading By exercise, fresh air, and good, nourishing food, she should make her body grow strong and well.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BABY'S NEST You remember, Violet, I told you that although mothers do not have to build nests, yet they have to take good care of them so they will grow strong.
