used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
didn't
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From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
apart from; not including
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
I'll
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From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
Mulford
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From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
Mulfords
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From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
risers
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From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
male cat
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
the act of using
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO HOPE Helen was up at five the next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were early risers in the summer time at the Mulfords', except Fan and little Tom.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When I have need of their habits I'll see that they have 'em," she replied with a confident nod.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Mulford had quoted the advantage of good habits, and that you never could begin too soon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Mulford didn't want young ones about bothering, when they could be no sort of use.
