plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But that is just what it is meant to be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that is just what it is meant to be.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
every-day
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From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
and nothing more
From this reading But that is just what it is meant to be.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
LOVINGLYadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But that is just what it is meant to be.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
much-dreaded
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From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But that is just what it is meant to be.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'An every-day story;' I should think it was!" is the exclamation of that much-dreaded being, the critic, as he hastily turns over these simple pages.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ORIGINAL OF MY ROB, IN MEMORY OF MANY PLEASANT HOURS WE HAVE SPENT TOGETHER, THIS LITTLE STORY IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But that is just what it is meant to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of our boys live every-day lives, with few exciting adventures or narrow escapes.
