used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
ain't
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From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
any thing at all
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
don't
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From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
at any time
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
a young female
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
only a very short time before
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
haven't
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From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
I'd
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From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
not in physical motion
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
and nothing more
From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
other's
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From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
the act of searching for something
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
she'd
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From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
express in words
From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
There's
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From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “There’s lots of things a hired girl could do that come awkward to me still—and I haven’t got much strength in my arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But if she’d only tell me I’d try.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “I know I ain’t anything like as smart as I ought to be,” she went on, while he vainly struggled for expression.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
but in spite of that
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know she hardly ever says anything, and sometimes I can see she ain’t suited, and yet I don’t know why.”
