used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
Agnes
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From this reading "No, not to you, dear; to Agnes I may have."
Alice
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From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
(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 _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
cannot
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From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
dearly loved
From this reading "No, not to you, dear; to Agnes I may have."
the act of departing
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
don't
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From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
gabbleverb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
Headley
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From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
Hugh
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From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
INJUNCTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
injunctionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
immediately past
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
go away from a place
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "No, not to you, dear; to Agnes I may have."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, to _me_" said Hugh.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
Minnie
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From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
a particular point in time
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, not to you, dear; to Agnes I may have."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, not to you, dear; to Agnes I may have."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
hard to endure
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I think you have, mother," said Hugh, trying to hide his feeling under a joke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
at the time that
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, to _me_" said Hugh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _ONE INJUNCTION._ "I cannot leave you a great number of injunctions," exclaimed Mrs. Headley tearfully, on that last morning when all was ready for departure, and the day for the sailing of the steamer had really come.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am to mind Agnes, and not to mind John; and to mind I am kind to Minnie; and to keep in mind that Alice is younger than I; and to----" "Shut up," said John; "we don't want to hear your gabble to the last moment!"
