used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
carefully weighed
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
a boy or man
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
your parents
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
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 A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
not any; not one
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
not one, and not any
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
coated with paint
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
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 Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
at the time that
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE LITTLE BLACK HOUSE IS BOUGHT BUT NOT PAID FOR.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have become so far interested in him as to desire to know who his parents were, what they did, and in what kind of a house he lived.
belonging to which person
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading A great many very nice city folks would not have considered it fit to live in, would have turned up their noses at it, and wondered that any human beings could be so degraded as to live in such a miserable house.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I hope none of my young friends will think any less of him when I inform them that Bobby lived in an old black house which had never been painted, which had no flower garden in front of it, and which, in a word, was quite far from being a palace.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Probably my young readers have by this time come to the conclusion that Bobby Bright was a very clever fellow--one whose acquaintance they would be happy to cultivate.
