completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
at or in or to any place
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
(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 No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
else
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From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
apart from; not including
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
Fairburn
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From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST INTERVIEW.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading MY FIRST INTERVIEW.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
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 No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
a form of address for a man
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST INTERVIEW.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No father could have been kinder, or have done his duty better by me, than did Mr. Long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
vacationsnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
in or at the place that
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My own history has little or nothing to do with the present narrative, and therefore I will not allude to it, except where it is absolutely necessary.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I had no vacations, in the sense that the word is generally understood to mean; I had nowhere else to go to, nor did I wish to go anywhere.
a late time of life
From this reading Suffice it to say, that my parents were in India, and that for many years Fairburn Rectory was my home.
