used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
how long something has existed
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
D'you
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From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did used to keep a diary, didn't I?
didn't
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From this reading "I did used to keep a diary, didn't I?
drippedverbUS /drɪpt/
inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
at any time
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
forgettin
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From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I'd forgotten that.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
I'd
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From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
To recall to mind.
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
not in physical motion
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'd forgotten that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If I could remember any good things I ever did----" The tears dripped from his jaw to the limp breast of his coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I did used to keep a diary, didn't I?
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I did used to keep a diary, didn't I?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
at the time that
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
you'll
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From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "If I'd stayed by right principles when I was young----" "D'you still keep a diary, Papa?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading When you come to my age, Myrtle, you'll find yourself forgettin' easy.
