used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
Greyson's
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From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
how
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From this reading “_She_ knows how to look out for number one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “_She_ knows how to look out for number one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “_She_ knows how to look out for number one.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
not any; not one
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “_She_ knows how to look out for number one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_She_ knows how to look out for number one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
by chance
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
on the contrary
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_She_ knows how to look out for number one.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
a person, without saying who
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
a special situation
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Her father understands anatomy, perhaps you can get it, mother.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wish that you _could_ go out into the world and get a little character; you are no more capable of self-denial and heroism than an infant baby; for getting along in the world and making a good match, I would rather have Sue Greyson’s skin—”
but in spite of that
From this reading You never do any thing to please people; and yet, somehow, somebody always _is_ running after you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You always _did_ care for something in a book more than for what I said!
