used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
in the past
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
(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 Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should have been lost without it."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
Gertrude
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From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have been lost without it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
Hellgumists
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From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
I'm
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From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
Ingmar
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From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
kerchiefnounUS /ˈkɜːrtʃəf/
a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I should have been lost without it."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have been lost without it."
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ingmar," said Gertrude, blushing so that the little corner of her cheek that could be seen behind the kerchief showed crimson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
a special situation
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time I had given my heart to Christ.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ingmar sat all huddled up, with his shoulders hunched and his head drawn in, as if he were expecting a tempest, saying to himself, meanwhile: "Whatever Gertrude may think about it, I'm sure I did the right thing in choosing the farm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I should have been lost without it."
a late time of life
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You remember, of course, that five years ago I was ready to join the Hellgumists.
