(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 dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
Avery
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From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
for the reason that
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
can't
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From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
a female human offspring
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
don't
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From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
It's
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From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
Jeanie
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From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
and nothing more
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Father says it is because my brain is deficient.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Mother says hers is just the same, so I don't mind so much."
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
carry out
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My dear, it will take you hours to read through all this," said Avery, surveying with dismay the task which the Vicar had set his small daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OPEN HEAVEN THE VERDICT "It's much better than learning by heart," said Jeanie, with her tired little smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Somehow, you know, I can't learn by heart--at least not long things.
