used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
AH
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From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
(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 And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
brought into existence
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
dearly loved
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
Elsie
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From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
how
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From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
I'm
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From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
it's
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From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
Lula
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From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
by chance
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
that's
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From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea!
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
VinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “But I doubt if there is another quite so dear and good—though Mamma Vi says hers was, and Grandma Elsie seems to think hers could not possibly be excelled!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
wasn't
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From this reading I’m as glad as can be that I wasn’t born his child, though the older he grows the better and kinder he seems to be.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And that’s the way it ought to be with all of us; papa says so, and I know it’s according to Bible teachings.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “AH, how I wish poor dear Marian was blessed with such a father as mine,” Lula said to herself as she moved noiselessly about her room getting ready for bed.
