used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
in the past
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
(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 BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
in addition
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soeren and Maren were now no longer young.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
being one more than seven
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
a young female
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
for more time
From this reading Soeren and Maren were now no longer young.
Maren
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From this reading Soeren and Maren were now no longer young.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
not any; not one
From this reading Soeren and Maren were now no longer young.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
not used up
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
express in words
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
Soeren
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From this reading Soeren and Maren were now no longer young.
Soerine
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From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
stand-by
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From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
not in physical motion
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
be dressed in
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BEFORE THE BIRTH The children were now out of their care--that is to say, all the eight of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was very much spoiled, this girl--as the youngest can easily be; she was delicate and bashful with strangers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The wear and tear of time and toil began to be felt; and it would have been good to have had something as a stand-by.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Soeren and Maren were now no longer young.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Soerine, the youngest, was as far as that goes, also out of their care, in that she was grown up and ought long ago to have been pushed out of the nest; but there was a reason for her still remaining at home supported by her old parents.
