used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/
past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
dearly loved
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
take in solid food
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
a young female
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
the act of giving
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
absolutely essential
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
not any; not one
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
nurslingnoun
an infant considered in relation to its nurse
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
many times at short intervals
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
not in physical motion
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading THE TEETH.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You see that God provides for everything, as I have already said, and shall often have occasion to point out to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEETH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But by degrees the little infant grew into a great girl, and it became necessary to think of giving her something more solid than milk to eat; and for this purpose she required teeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You had no need of these then, since nothing but milk passed your lips, neither had your nurse bargained for your having teeth to bite with.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
at the time that
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you were quite little, my dear child, and still a nursling, you had nothing behind your lips but two little rosy bars, which were of no service for gnawing an apple, as they were not supplied with teeth.
