used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MINISTER'S SON "Centerville, Iowa.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading I am really appalled at myself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am really appalled at myself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
Centerville
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From this reading A MINISTER'S SON "Centerville, Iowa.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading A MINISTER'S SON "Centerville, Iowa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
MINISTER'SnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A MINISTER'S SON "Centerville, Iowa.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am really appalled at myself.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I am really appalled at myself.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
express in words
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
a male human offspring
From this reading A MINISTER'S SON "Centerville, Iowa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Dear Carol and David: "I am getting very, exceptionally wise.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will remember, Carol, that I used to say it was unfair that ministers' children should be denied so much of the worldly experience that other ordinary humans fall heir to by the natural sequence of things.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seems so unnecessary in one so young.
