used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
ANN
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From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
couldn't
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From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
didn't
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From this reading Elizabeth Ann didn’t want to help Lyn.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She wanted to hear the letter.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
hear with intention
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
Lyn
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From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
Nellie
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From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted to hear the letter.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
being of use or service
From this reading “Shall Elizabeth Ann and I come and listen to the letter, Nellie?” he asked, “or shall Elizabeth Ann be a useful child and help Lyn?”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Elizabeth Ann didn’t want to help Lyn.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to hear the letter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ABOUT ELIZABETH ANN Uncle Doctor’s eyes began to twinkle in a way that Elizabeth Ann understood.
at the time that
From this reading But she couldn’t help smiling at Uncle Doctor when he smiled at her.
