used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
any thing at all
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He placed his arm about her and she pillowed her head on his breast.
for the reason that
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He placed his arm about her and she pillowed her head on his breast.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
can't
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From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
Clara
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From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
daddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
Dr
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From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
divisible by two
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
at any time
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
set up or found
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He placed his arm about her and she pillowed her head on his breast.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
it's
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From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
Lilly
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From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
not any; not one
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He placed his arm about her and she pillowed her head on his breast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
pillowed
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From this reading He placed his arm about her and she pillowed her head on his breast.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He placed his arm about her and she pillowed her head on his breast.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
To recall to mind.
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
express in words
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
in the near future
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
hard to endure
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
at the time that
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
which person or people
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Don't worry, daddy, I will soon have money enough to send you to Dr. Lilly--I have about an hour's work to do tonight, and you know that every cent I earn from this extra work goes into the fund to send you to the specialist."
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading When Ruth reached her home she found her father worrying a great deal because of his inability to remember past things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "it's a shame that you have to work so hard to support Clara and me and I can't do anything to help, can't even remember who it was that stole my money."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ruth," he said, "you are one of the best daughters that ever lived, and your daddy appreciates what you are trying to do for him, but don't build on it too much, for the doctors here say there is no hope for me."
