used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
in the past
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I am not clever and my lying is unpolished, almost amateurish.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not clever and my lying is unpolished, almost amateurish.
amateurishadjectiveUS /ˈæmətʃɜːrɪʃ/
lacking professional skill or expertise
From this reading I am not clever and my lying is unpolished, almost amateurish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading I am not clever and my lying is unpolished, almost amateurish.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
herselves
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From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mjly is Yljm's love life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
and nothing more
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Mjly is Yljm's love life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Mjly is Yljm's love life.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I am not clever and my lying is unpolished, almost amateurish.
Mjly
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From this reading _Mjly is Yljm's love life.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
Identical; not different.
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
express in words
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She is her sisters, her mothers, herselves and her ancestors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
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 But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
express in words
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
unpolishedadjective
not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing
From this reading I am not clever and my lying is unpolished, almost amateurish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So I certainly could not be subtle, which requires both cleverness and an ability to tell the truth and a lie in the same breath.
Yljm
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From this reading But poor old Yljm can never be a mother or a sister--just himself!_ It seems unnecessary to say that my story began a long time ago, but I do not intend to be subtle.
Yljm's
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From this reading _Mjly is Yljm's love life.
