used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
a youthful male person
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
dearly loved
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
FRANKIE
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From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
FRANKIE'S
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From this reading FRANKIE'S MUSIC LESSON.
usually; as a rule
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
the act of departing
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
a unit of instruction
From this reading FRANKIE'S MUSIC LESSON.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading FRANKIE'S MUSIC LESSON.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
be obedient to
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
with little or no delay
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
sitting-room
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From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
precisely as stated
From this reading This is very naughty; for God has commanded children to obey their parents promptly and cheerfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time do they start, my dear?" she asked.
in or at the place that
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRANKIE was generally a good boy; but sometimes, he did not like to obey his mother, and tried to argue with her.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
the act of creating written works
From this reading One morning, Frankie ran into the sitting-room, where his mother was writing a letter, and said,— "Ma, the boys are going to the woods for nuts,—may I go?"
