used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
(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 That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
daddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
a young female
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
the act of departing
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
Haven't
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From this reading Haven't I, daddy?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
I've
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From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
hear with intention
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
and nothing more
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
express the need or desire for
From this reading As she had predicted, she forgot his request not to call him "daddy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
Sylvia
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From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That "other" was Sylvia, and she insisted upon going, refusing to listen to all the good arguments that were brought against it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I know that I am only a woman--a girl," she said, "but I know, too, that I've lived all my life in the mountains, and I understand them.
a late time of life
From this reading Why, I've been on harder journeys than this with daddy before I was twelve years old.
