used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
react verbally
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It isn't me a bit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
cannot
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From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
docketed
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From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
DodonounUS /ˈdoʊdoʊ/
someone whose style is out of fashion
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
Grantie
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From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
isn't
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From this reading It isn't me a bit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
It's
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From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
and nothing more
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
engage in
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
not any; not one
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
a person, without saying who
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, get a conscience, Grantie," said Dodo fervently, "it is such a convenience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I like making up other people's minds, but I cannot make up my own; however, my conscience does that for me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
an affirmative
From this reading I just give it a handful of questions which I want an answer upon, and it gives me them back, neatly docketed, with 'Yes' or 'No' upon them."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's like having someone to make up your mind for you.
