how long something has existed
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
(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 (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
for the reason that
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
doesn't
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From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
don't
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From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading I generally make up the tortures because I’m the eldest.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
divisible by two
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
your parents
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
usually; as a rule
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
Humphrey
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From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I generally make up the tortures because I’m the eldest.
I'm
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From this reading I generally make up the tortures because I’m the eldest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
loveliest
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From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
engage in
From this reading I generally make up the tortures because I’m the eldest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
and nothing more
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
approval to do something
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
participate in games or sport
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
on the contrary
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
ReprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
very small
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
torturesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərz/
plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
torturingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I generally make up the tortures because I’m the eldest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
the act of using
From this reading My name is Molly, and I’m the only one that has to use two figures for their age; I’m ten.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Sometimes we let the little ones, Violet and Ted, come in too, but they spoil things rather, because Teddy is so tiny and Violet doesn’t properly enjoy even the loveliest tortures.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (Reprinted from _Little Folks_ by kind permission) It all started because Humphrey and me generally play together, and we generally play at torturing games.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have promised Mother, though, that we will try not to be selfish, so we pretend we don’t mind their playing with us--much.
