used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But would it be wise?"
for the reason that
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
Betty
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From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
Betty's
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From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
Broxton
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From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But would it be wise?"
can't
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From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course it is possible for us to go out in this storm, and tramp on to Broxton," said Betty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading "Indeed not!" exclaimed Grace, as she glanced down at her trim suit, which the little wetting received in the dash to the house had not spoiled.
at the time that
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading RELIEVED That Betty's suggestion was the most sensible one which could have been made they were all willing to admit when they had thought of it for a little while.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "But would it be wise?"
won't
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From this reading "If we were boys we might do it, but, as it is--" "I won't admit that we can't do it because we are _not_ boys," said Betty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But would it be wise?"
