1917
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From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
move towards
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
brought into existence
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
a youthful male person
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
braidverbUS /breɪd/
make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
provide as food
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
a young female
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
coins made of gold
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
intriguedverbUS /ˈɪntriɡd/
past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
It's
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From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
knickersnounUS /ˈnɪkərz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
not any; not one
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
Norquay
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From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
Roderick
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From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
a male human offspring
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
tabsnounUS /tæbz/
plural of “tab” — the bill in a restaurant
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
tentativelyadverbUS /ˈtentətɪvli/
in a tentative manner
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
ThornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
toddlernounUS /ˈtɑːdlər/
a young child
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rod marveled that two years could change a toddler into a sturdy boy in knickers who could be tentatively intrigued by gold braid, red tabs, and a shiny brown belt.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both self-conscious enough to afford Mary a smile at their guarded approach to each other.
at the time that
From this reading Born in London, hurried home in 1917 when every unnecessary mouth England had to feed brought her so much nearer want, Roderick junior had no memory of his father.
which person or people
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
a late time of life
From this reading At breakfast Rod was introduced to his son, Roderick Thorn Norquay, who lacked a few weeks of being four years old.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "It's funny to see you two," she said, when the youngster had marched away in care of a nurse girl.
