the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
for the reason that
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Yes, I will send for her,’ said Janet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
Janet
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From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
for more time
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
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 ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
on the contrary
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
Tryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Before leaving Janet, Mr. Tryan urged her strongly to send for her mother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Yes, I will send for her,’ said Janet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
an affirmative
From this reading ‘Yes, I will send for her,’ said Janet.
but in spite of that
From this reading ‘But I would rather not go to my mother’s yet, because my husband is sure to think I am there, and he might come and fetch me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is right that you should be with her.’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Do not wound her,’ he said, ‘by shutting her out any longer from your troubles.
