used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
anew
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
how long something has existed
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
Bianca
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From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
held dear
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
not divisible by two
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
a human being
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
express in speech
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
express a supposition
From this reading I have lived most of my life alone, and I suppose I have odd ideas.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
express in words
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, I know that a man is obliged to speak to a girl’s parents before he can tell her that he loves her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I am quite sure that if I were a man and wanted to know if my love were returned, I should ask the person I loved."
at the time that
From this reading When I am of age, I shall certainly please myself—but until then, I have to please other people.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," proceeded Bianca, picking up the train of her thoughts again, "I am afraid I am not like other girls.
