(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
destroyed or killed
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading TWICE GOOD-BYE!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
I'd
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From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
NeedfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
sick-room
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From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
be seated
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Needful enough I should: for there was everything to do, and mother not able to be five minutes out of the sick-room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
two times
From this reading TWICE GOOD-BYE!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARY RUSSELL was as near as possible gone that night.
wasn't
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From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mother would not let me sit up late, but I was down early next morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading I'd better stop calling her "Miss Russell:" for mother always spoke to her as "Mary" by that time, and she had told me to do the same, though I wasn't altogether in the way of it yet.
