used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
adventuresomeadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərsəm/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
(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 For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
Bettie
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From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
Bettie's
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From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
being one more than ten
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
divisible by two
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
haven't
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From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
I'm
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From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
free from evil or guilt
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
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 For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ordinarily it was not much of a gate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily it was not much of a gate.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
a light shade of red
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
a strong line
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
be seated
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I'm glad I stayed in it, even if I haven't feet enough for eleven pairs of pink bed socks."
not in physical motion
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
Tuckers
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From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
being of use or service
From this reading So many little Tuckers had climbed upon it and tumbled off that it had grown shaky as to hinges and bald as to paint; though, if one used rope enough, it was still useful as a barrier between the world and the adventuresome Tucker babies.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading For an alarming number of weeks, Bettie's friends had feared that this most lovable of little girls might _not_ remain in it; but now that all danger was past, she was able to sit for long hours by the window that afforded the best view of the Tuckers' front gate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading An Innocent Plan "THIS," said Bettie Tucker, one morning, with approving glances at the offerings heaped about her, "is certainly a pretty fine world.
