used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
a youthful male person
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN STUART'S STORY.
demanding attention
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
didn't
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From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
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 "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
the act of departing
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
I'm
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From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
immediately past
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
not any; not one
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
an educational institution
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
St
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From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading COUSIN STUART'S STORY.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
STUART'SnounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading COUSIN STUART'S STORY.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
express in words
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
the act of using
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
precisely as stated
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
at the time that
From this reading "Early last fall, on Sabbath morning, one of the teachers of our mission school was walking to St. Mary's Church, when she met a poor boy, who was rubbing his fist into his eyes.
which person or people
From this reading I'm going to tell you a true story about a boy who had his face washed, and what happened in consequence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been crying, and rubbing his tears with his dirty hand had made his face look very badly indeed.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "RUSSELL," Stuart began, "do you remember telling Sarah yesterday morning that you didn't want your face washed,—it was no use?
