(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 Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
on or to one side
From this reading Others sneer and turn aside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
Glorying
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From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
let have
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
immediately past
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
Others
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From this reading Others sneer and turn aside.
Over-boastful
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From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
express in words
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
try to get or reach
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
SleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading Others sneer and turn aside.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
up to a particular time
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Others sneer and turn aside.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
we're
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From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
welcomesnounUS /ˈwelkəmz/
plural of “welcome” — the state of being welcome
From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
whate'er
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From this reading _Mother's Way_ Tender, gentle, brave and true, Loving us whate'er we do!
in or at the place that
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
where'er
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From this reading Mother welcomes us with pride; Over-boastful of us, too, Glorying in all we do, First to praise and last to blame, Love that always stays the same, Following us where'er we stray-- That is every mother's way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Waiting, watching at the gate For the footsteps that are late, Sleepless through the hours of night Till she knows that we're all right; Pleased with every word we say-- That is every mother's way.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would grant us all we seek, Give her strength where we are weak.
