used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
make certain of
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
boomerangverbUS /ˈbuːməræŋ/
return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
a female human offspring
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
don't
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From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
Ellen
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From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
yet to be or coming
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
Latimer
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From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
engage in
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I think I understand you now, sir," said the young man, quietly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
not any; not one
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I think I understand you now, sir," said the young man, quietly.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
with low volume
From this reading "I think I understand you now, sir," said the young man, quietly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
express in words
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I think I understand you now, sir," said the young man, quietly.
sowedverbUS /saʊd/
past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
wantonlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːntənli/
in a wanton manner
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Can you assure me that there is nothing in the past that may reach forward later and touch my daughter through you--no ugly story, no oats that have been sowed, and no boomerang that you have thrown wantonly and that has not returned--but which may return?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You love her and you would do everything to make the life of the woman you love a happy one; but this is it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Latimer raised his eyes calmly and said, "I don't think I quite understand."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have perfect confidence, I say," returned the bishop, "in you as far as your treatment of Ellen is concerned in the future.
