used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
anew
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
cannot
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From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
CASTING-ON
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From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
don't
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From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
at any time
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
every person
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
set up or found
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
a unit of instruction
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
move stealthily
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
STITCHESnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “No,” said the fairy, as though reading her thoughts, “I cannot do that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
hard to endure
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CASTING-ON STITCHES MARY FRANCES found that her fingers were pretty clumsy in doing this exercise.
at the time that
From this reading Mary Frances tried harder than ever, and when she had made a slip knot, every one looked delighted.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She wished that Fairly Flew would give her a magic lesson.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Everybody has to learn in the same old way—by—trying— ‘If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again.’”
