used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
anew
From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
react verbally
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
dearly loved
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
doesn't
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From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
don't
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From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
LEGACYnounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading THE MOTHER'S LEGACY.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
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 But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE MOTHER'S LEGACY.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
not any; not one
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
express in words
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
That's
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From this reading That's a good rule, my dear; but it doesn't always answer, Poppy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTHER'S LEGACY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And grandmother _did_ try--for she did not want to disappoint Poppy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But somehow the two teeth would not go into the apple; they were too far apart, and there were no teeth below to help them; and so, after many attempts, the poor old woman was obliged to say she was afraid she could not manage it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
