used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NELSON MAKES A PRESENT.
a-killin
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From this reading "This humdrum life is almost a-killin' av her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "This humdrum life is almost a-killin' av her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
avnounUS /ˌeɪˈviː/
the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
concoctedverbUS /kənˈkɑːktəd/
past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
dearly loved
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
set up or found
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
Gertrude's
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From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
Gladys
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From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading "This humdrum life is almost a-killin' av her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
Irishwomannoun
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This humdrum life is almost a-killin' av her.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This humdrum life is almost a-killin' av her.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading NELSON MAKES A PRESENT.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading NELSON MAKES A PRESENT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading NELSON MAKES A PRESENT.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sure an' the poor dear deserves a bit av pleasure," said the old Irishwoman.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This humdrum life is almost a-killin' av her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
We'll
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From this reading We'll buy her a few things, and have a bit av a party supper."
in the company of; together with
From this reading In some manner of her own Mrs. Kennedy had found out that that day was Gertrude's birthday, and she had concocted a scheme with Nelson and Gladys to give her a surprise.
