24th
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From this reading Friday, 24th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
next to; at the side of
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
the act of burning something
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
cannot
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From this reading You cannot imagine the pain that you caused me.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading You cannot imagine the pain that you caused me.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
Coretti
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From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
Enrico
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From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Friday, 24th.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You cannot imagine the pain that you caused me.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading You cannot imagine the pain that you caused me.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
reproved
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From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
a male human offspring
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You cannot imagine the pain that you caused me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You cannot imagine the pain that you caused me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
at the time that
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
which person or people
From this reading Do you not know, you who grieve your sister, that if a tremendous misfortune should overtake us, I should be a mother to you and love you like my son?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why, Enrico, after our father has already reproved you for having behaved badly to Coretti, were you so unkind to me?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you not know that when you were a baby, I stood for hours and hours beside your cradle, instead of playing with my companions, and that when you were ill, I got out of bed every night to feel whether your forehead was burning?
