used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I’d forgotten all about the party,” she exclaimed.
(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 “I’d forgotten all about the party,” she exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
carefully weighed
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
at any time
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I’d forgotten all about the party,” she exclaimed.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “I’d forgotten all about the party,” she exclaimed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
he'd
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From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
he'll
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From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d forgotten all about the party,” she exclaimed.
I'm
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From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
and nothing more
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
others
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From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “I’d forgotten all about the party,” she exclaimed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
express in words
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
an educational institution
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Far down the lane they heard the others calling them and Doris sprang up, scattering apples as she did so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Anyway, I’m glad we had a chance to talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
at the time that
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I heard Dad say that Mr. Howard knew more about insects than any man he’d ever met, and that he was considered one of the coming experts in government work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
you're
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From this reading If I were you, I’d just read and study everything I could lay my hands on about insects and things, all the time I was in school, and then when the Judge sees that you’re in dead earnest about it, he’ll let you go on.
