used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
in a free manner
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
a young female
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
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 AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
joined in matrimony
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
and nothing more
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
by chance
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
in the near future
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
precisely as stated
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AFTER THE visit of the angel and the message which he had brought, Mary's mind was filled with many thoughts and her heart was full.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In that land nearly all young women are married as soon as they are sixteen years old; and very few stay unmarried.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mary felt that she must talk with somebody of all these wonderful things that had been spoken to her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We would think that her mother was the one with whom she could open her heart most freely, but we are not sure that her mother was living.
a late time of life
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was only a young girl, not older than sixteen years, perhaps as young as fifteen; for if she were older she should have been already married.
