used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don't say a word about it yet, though, for it's a secret."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Don't say a word about it yet, though, for it's a secret."
anew
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
(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 The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
COLLIERYnoun
a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
Don't
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From this reading Don't say a word about it yet, though, for it's a secret."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
at any time
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
EvertnounUS /ɪˈvɜːrt/
United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954)
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I'm only waiting for you to get strong to tell you the whole story.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
GOOD-BYnoun
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
I'm
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From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
it's
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From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
money'snounUS /ˈmʌniz/
possessive form of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
needn't
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From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
and nothing more
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
Polly
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From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
express in words
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Don't say a word about it yet, though, for it's a secret."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I'm only waiting for you to get strong to tell you the whole story.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I'm only waiting for you to get strong to tell you the whole story.
express in words
From this reading I'm only waiting for you to get strong to tell you the whole story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Don't say a word about it yet, though, for it's a secret."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I'm only waiting for you to get strong to tell you the whole story.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I'm only waiting for you to get strong to tell you the whole story.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I want you to go to Philadelphia with me to learn to be an artist.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The money's ready, and it's all fixed that I'm to go; and if you only say the word it will be fixed for you to go too.
but in spite of that
From this reading Don't say a word about it yet, though, for it's a secret."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE COLLIERY What Derrick whispered to Paul Evert as he bent over him was: "You needn't ever go down in the mine again, Polly.
