used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
(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 All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure he's not right?" asked Strong.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
can't
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From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading If I could only get him away from his church!
clergyman's
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From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I could only get him away from his church!
don't
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From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
he's
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From this reading "Are you sure he's not right?" asked Strong.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If I could only get him away from his church!
how
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From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
engage in
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because I don't want to make him run away from me, and because I don't know how.
a particular point in time
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
and nothing more
From this reading If I could only get him away from his church!
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
relieve from
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Are you sure he's not right?" asked Strong.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Are you sure he's not right?" asked Strong.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure he's not right?" asked Strong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
make an effort or attempt
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading All I know about it is that I can't be a clergyman's wife, but the moment that I try to explain why, he proves to me that my reasons are good for nothing."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why run away? if you really want to get rid of him, why not make him run away?"
