used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
(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 All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
motormannoun
the operator of streetcar
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
Ned
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From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
Ned's
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From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
and nothing more
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
RailwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
only a very short time before
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
make steady
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His grandmother reared him, and a hard fight she had to do it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
at the time that
From this reading Little Irish Ned was scarcely three months old when his mother died.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading Ned's father was employed as a motorman by the Winnipeg Street Railway Company.
Winnipeg's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was steady and prosperous; when suddenly a "strike" was called, and then there were riotous times in Winnipeg's streets.
a late time of life
From this reading All went well for a time after his mother's death, but when Ned was about five years old he lost the love and guidance of his father, and his grandmother was deprived of her only support.
