used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRAND PALAVER "OH!
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
a youthful male person
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
permission to do something
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A GRAND PALAVER "OH!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A GRAND PALAVER "OH!
PALAVERverb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading A GRAND PALAVER "OH!
express in words
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
an educational institution
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
a special situation
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, besides, mothers had been brought up in the hard school of experience, thus learning early in life to look upon danger as an ever-present thing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
precisely as stated
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The very thought was staggering to those loving hearts; but in those days boys of fifteen and sixteen were so accustomed to thinking and doing for themselves that they were fully trusted by their elders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course Dick had expected that his mother would say something like this; but he looked more to his father for the consent that would mean so much.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dick, my boy, we could not let you go from us in that way!"
