used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
anew
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
(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 ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
divisible by two
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME OF SCHILDER-DAVID.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
Leegart
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From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
engage in
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
Martina
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From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
come together
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
nasaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪzəl/
of or in or relating to the nose
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOME OF SCHILDER-DAVID.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
on the contrary
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
SCHILDER-DAVID
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From this reading THE HOME OF SCHILDER-DAVID.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME OF SCHILDER-DAVID.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
twangverbUS /twɑːŋ/
cause to sound with a twang
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
accept gladly
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I ought to go away again immediately: it is enough to make one superstitious; but whatever we do, let us at all events avoid superstition!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Leegart said, in a sensible tone of voice, though certainly with rather a nasal twang--"It is really too bad to meet with such a welcome!
Woe's
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From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Woe's me, Leegart!" had been the exclamation of little Joseph as that good woman entered, for which want of civility his grandfather gave him a hearty box on the ear.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boy began to cry and his grandfather to scold, and Martina both to scold and to cry; for David would not even allow her to soothe the boy by a single kind word.
