used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
the act of giving
From this reading "Yes; and God is giving it to you, my child.
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 "Yes; and God is giving it to you, my child.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; and God is giving it to you, my child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; and God is giving it to you, my child.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading You are not living in vain, my child."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes; and God is giving it to you, my child.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are not living in vain, my child."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
with speed
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading You are not living in vain, my child."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It ought to be some comfort to you, love, that you are doing good in the weary life you are leading.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Have I, aunt?" said she, raising herself quickly, for she thought her aunt's words were intended to convey reproof.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; and God is giving it to you, my child.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have need of patience, Lily," said her aunt one night, as the child seated herself on a low stool and laid her head down on the side of the bed.
