used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading "I am afraid I would," Ruthy answered meekly, not resenting the accusation of cowardice.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CARRYING OUT HER PLAN.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading "I am afraid I would," Ruthy answered meekly, not resenting the accusation of cowardice.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
divisible by two
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CARRYING OUT HER PLAN.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
and nothing more
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading "I am afraid I would," Ruthy answered meekly, not resenting the accusation of cowardice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
n't
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From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CARRYING OUT HER PLAN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading CARRYING OUT HER PLAN.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
resentingverbUS /rɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading "I am afraid I would," Ruthy answered meekly, not resenting the accusation of cowardice.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
Ruthy
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From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
in the near future
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
the act of using
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Of course I would dare," answered Ruby, positively.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am not such a coward as you are, Ruthy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, even if your mamma would let you come over and stay at my house, so you could be in the plan, it would n't be of any use, for it would be just like you to get afraid as soon as it was dark, and then you would cry and want to go back into the house."
