used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
(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 Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
better'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
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 The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
your parents
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
come to pass
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
engage in
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
MarriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
MisfitsnounUS /ˈmɪsfɪts/
plural of “misfit” — someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
moast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
move stealthily
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Marriages may be made in heaven for other folks, but the Cornish maidens like them better on earth, and please themselves pretty much in the matter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls learn early that "it is not good for man to live alone," and never forget it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
(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 Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
at the time that
From this reading Then the boys wake up, and the girls catch them, as they intended to do when they first started; and the boys grow into men, and are never "alone" any more.
which person or people
From this reading It is the one text that sticks, and they make the running early for the boys, who are a shy and awkward lot, and want encouragement at first.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Misfits will happen sometimes, but they have a nice, soft, easy way of their own, and slip through life "as well as moast, and better'n some."
