used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They don't talk to me as they did yesterday or the day before yesterday.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
the act of burning something
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They don't talk to me as they did yesterday or the day before yesterday.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
don't
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opinion or judgment
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
I'm
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From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
engage in
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They don't talk to me as they did yesterday or the day before yesterday.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They don't talk to me as they did yesterday or the day before yesterday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Why does he always try to joke when I'm around and make a silly of himself?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
at the time that
From this reading Why does mamma avoid my eyes when I look at her?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE BURNING SECRET "What has made them so different?" the child pondered while sitting opposite them in the carriage.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't they behave toward me as they did at first?
the day immediately before today
From this reading They don't talk to me as they did yesterday or the day before yesterday.
