used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
(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 Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
bein
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From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
brat's
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From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
lacking funds
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
can't
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From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
Don't
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From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
Ezry
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From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nope, I wouldn't love him nuther.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
temporary military shelter
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
and nothing more
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
Longman
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From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
Myra
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From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
Myry
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From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
not any; not one
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
Nope
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From this reading "Nope, I wouldn't love him nuther.
nuther
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From this reading "Nope, I wouldn't love him nuther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
panounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
except for; apart from
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
snoreverbUS /snɔːr/
breathe noisily during one's sleep
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
Tess
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From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
Tessibel
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From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
that's
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From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ma don't know all that's to know and I wouldn't a married the brat's pa if I could," and she shivered, for she knew that she had lied to Tess.
a source of difficulty
From this reading This was the first time Myra had mentioned her trouble, that is, in just that confidential manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Outside the Longman hut the wind had quickened its pace up the dark lake, but inside there was no sound save the small snore of the infant.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Nope, I wouldn't love him nuther.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't hurt you and me bein' friends, does it, Myry," broke in Tessibel impetuously, "'cause I can't love Ezry?"
