used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
BankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
for the reason that
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
divisible by two
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
Firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
grown-up
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From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
not any; not one
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
express in words
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
and nothing more
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
sneezingnounUS /ˈsniːzɪŋ/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
be standing; be upright
From this reading What makes me even more willing to advance my opinion is that I do not stand alone.
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 I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
confined on all sides
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Banking on this, I venture to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the "Firelight Fairy Book."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
in or at the place that
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
belonging to which person
From this reading I liked particularly the story of the poor little prince, whose sneezing had such a disastrous effect; and the lost half hour is unquestionably an accurate historical account, because no one could have described so accurately, simply from imagination, what a lost temper looked like.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading There is but one circumstance that makes me willing to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I believe that where any nice "grown-up" is concerned, if you crack the hard outside shell with which circumstances have surrounded him, beneath it you will find a child.
