used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
don't
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From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
Fairfield
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From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
I'm
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From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
It's
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From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
and nothing more
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
occurring by chance
From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It's lucky I'm good-natured and don't mind being left behind."
a form of address for a man
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
StepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
That's
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From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
hard to endure
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
under normal conditions
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "So you have, my pretty little Stepmother--so you have; and I'm just ungrateful enough not to want to go."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
we've
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From this reading "That's a pretty speech!" exclaimed Nan, "after we've begged and coaxed you to go with us!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUMMER PLANS "As usual," said Mr. Fairfield, smiling, "the question is, what is to be done with Patty?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," agreed Patty, complacently, "you and Nan are usually trying to dispose of me in some way.
