used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was the voice of my Aunt Jen which interrupted.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
don't
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From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
else
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From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
the act of departing
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
the father of your father or mother
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
GRANDMOTHERnounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
discontinued temporarily
From this reading It was the voice of my Aunt Jen which interrupted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
Jen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the voice of my Aunt Jen which interrupted.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
hear with intention
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
for more time
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
a condition requiring relief
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
not any; not one
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
not one, and not any
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
and nothing more
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
except for; apart from
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
marked by absence of sound
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
the act of using
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was the voice of my Aunt Jen which interrupted.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
at the time that
From this reading MY GRANDMOTHER SPEAKS HER MIND "There is no use talking" (said my grandmother, as she always did when she was going to do a great deal of it), "no, listen to me, there is no use talking!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the voice of my Aunt Jen which interrupted.
which person or people
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Stay longer in that great gaol of a house, worse than any barn, they shall not--exposed day and night to a traffic of sea rascals, thieves and murderers, _they shall not_----" "What I want to know is who is to keep them, and what the safer they will be here?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading None else would have dared--save mayhap my grandfather, who, however, only smiled and was silent.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading These two young things need a home, and if _we_ don't give it to them, who will?
