aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
darlint
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From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
at any time
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I will," said my father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
a state of high honor
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Tell him what has happened."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tell him what has happened."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
laveverbUS /leɪv/
wash or flow against
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
ould
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From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
a male human offspring
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
spake
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From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
express in words
From this reading Tell him what has happened."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tell him what has happened."
Whinnoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
widout
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From this reading Whin the first great joy of our meeting was over, I began to ask pardon for quitting ould Ireland widout their lave.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
wouldn't
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From this reading "My son!--my son!" almost screamed my mother, and if I had been four boys instead of one there wouldn't have been room enough on me for the kisses they all wanted to give me at the same time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't spake about it, darlint," said my mother; thin, pointing upward, she added, mighty solemn, "Glory be to Him, it was His will, and it was the best day's work ever you did.
