(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 She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
the organ of sight
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
set up or found
From this reading THE LOST ORANGE FOUND.
Frankie
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From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
I'm
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From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST ORANGE FOUND.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
engage in
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
Nelly
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From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
on one occasion
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
ORANGEnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading THE LOST ORANGE FOUND.
others
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From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
precisely, exactly
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
express in words
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST ORANGE FOUND.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN little girls or boys try to do right, every body loves to help them.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She could not, therefore, expect her to be cured at once of all her bad habits; but she was much pleased to see that Nelly grew every day more amiable, more ready to give up her own wishes, and to try to make others happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sometimes, in playing with Frankie, she would forget, and say an unkind word; but the moment she saw the eye of her aunt fixed mournfully upon her, she would say, "I'm sorry, Frankie."
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs. Gray knew that for six years her little niece had been indulged in every wish, and that she had never been taught to restrain her ill humor.
