used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
(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 STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
have
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
for the reason that
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
BuddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
convalesence
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From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
Darby
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From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
dearly loved
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
true confidential information
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
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 THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
the state or fact of existing
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
gradjuate
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From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (I spelled that right, I know.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
the literary culture
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
as might be expected
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
rejoicings
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From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading (I spelled that right, I know.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading (I spelled that right, I know.
spellernounUS /ˈspelər/
someone who spells words
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
STEPPEnounUS /step/
extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (I spelled that right, I know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I am naturally a good speller, but I have such a poor example set by my brother the Harvard gradjuate, that I fall into bad ways at the slightest provocation.)
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "First let me testify that I love you best--best--best in the world next to and including Father John and Mother Darby.
produce a literary work
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
the act of creating written works
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STEPPE CHILDREN "Dear Buddy:" Elizabeth was writing, "dear, dear, dear, _dear_ Buddy: Mother says I may write you real letters, now, all about everything, because you are in a condition to bear it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So I am starting in bright and early this morning to go into details about my existence here, and my rejoicings at your convalesence.
