used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is Jumbo a specialist in gossip?" asked Ramona.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
CLINT
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From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
a female human offspring
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
FREESnounUS /friːz/
plural of “free” — people who are free
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
I'll
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From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is Jumbo a specialist in gossip?" asked Ramona.
JumboadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/
of great mass; huge and bulky
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
for more time
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
RamonanounUS /rəˈmoʊnə/
shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
semi-invalid
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From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading "Is Jumbo a specialist in gossip?" asked Ramona.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Keep me here much longer, an' I'll turn into a regular old gossip in breeches," he complained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
Wadley
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From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
at the time that
From this reading He was still a semi-invalid, and when he exercised too much his daughter scolded him like the little mother she was.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading "I'll be Jumbo Wilkins Number Two, like as not."
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLINT FREES HIS MIND Wadley was sitting on the porch with Ramona.
